Idaho

Transportation Department

8/6/2007






I-84 shoulder closed in Jerome County after Friday crash
SHOSHONE - The shoulder of Interstate 84 at the Crestview Road overpass west of Burley will remain closed awaiting repairs after a truck hit a support girder, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.

The damaged section is located on the north side of the westbound lane at milepost 197.61, which is about three miles west of the Kasota Road interchange.

 

The overpass was damaged at about 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3, as the driver of a truck forgot to lower the hydraulic hoist as he passed under the overpass, hitting a girder with the elevated bed. The driver was not injured in the crash.

 

After an inspection of the damaged girder, it was determined the section will need to be replaced. The impact did no other damage and the structure is safe for travel. The shoulder will remain closed until it can be repaired. A timeline for repairs has not been determined.

 

Traffic control cones have been set up on the overpass to keep traffic off the shoulder. Drivers are asked to be cautious and drive safely near the closed shoulder.