System Interchange weekend ramp closure begins Saturday in Pocatello

The pursuing is simply a news merchandise from nan Idaho Transportation Department.

POCATELLO – Beginning Saturday astatine noon, nan eastbound Interstate 86 to southbound Interstate 15 ramp will beryllium closed while crews conception a impermanent roadworthy to nan caller eastbound to southbound ramp. Eastbound postulation connected I-86 looking to recreation southbound connected I-15 will beryllium detoured northbound done nan Northgate Interchange (Exit 73). The closed ramp will reopen precocious Sunday.

This activity will let nan eastbound lanes to beryllium adjusted to nan people of nan caller ramp. Doing nan activity this play will limit postulation impacts during nan highest Labor Day weekend.

Originally built successful nan 1960s, nan I-86 and I-15 System Interchange is undergoing $112 cardinal of redesign activity to amended information and switch aging infrastructure. The task is scheduled to beryllium completed adjacent summer.

Motorists should cautiously travel signs and posted velocity limits while walking done nan building area. With crews moving time and nighttime astatine nan System Interchange it is particularly important that drivers beryllium alert and proceed safely done nan activity area.

Motorists are encouraged to usage https://511.idaho.gov aliases nan 511 app to support way of task detours. Project specifications are disposable here connected ITD’s projects website.