Update: Highway and road closures for Tuesday
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The following is a news release from the Idaho Transportation Department. Story updated at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday.
RIGBY – Crews hope to reopen U.S. 26, Idaho 22 and Idaho 28 in eastern Idaho late this afternoon. Blowing and drifting snow closed the highways last night.
For current highway and weather conditions throughout the state, and updates on highway reopenings, access the Idaho 511 Traveler Information site at 511.idaho.gov or call 511 from phones within Idaho. Reports are updated as conditions change.
- U.S. 26 is closed between its junction with U.S. 20 near the Idaho National Laboratory and Moreland (mileposts 272-301). The Idaho Transportation Department estimates the road will reopen as soon as 5 p.m.
- Idaho 22 is closed between its junction with Idaho 33 east of Howe and Dubois (mileposts 24-68). ITD estimates the road will reopen as soon as 4:30 p.m. today, depending on weather conditions and maintenance operations.
- Idaho 28 is closed between Mud Lake and Leadore (mileposts 15 and 89). Estimates are for the road to reopen by 4 or 5 p.m., assuming winds remain subdued.
Drifts in some places across the highways are 4 feet deep, requiring road graders or other heavy equipment to clear them.
Motorists are advised to avoid unnecessary travel on storm-affected highways in Idaho. When travel is necessary, motorists should drive to meet conditions, regardless of the posted speed limit.
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IDAHO FALLS — The Idaho State Transportation Department or Idaho State Police have closed the following roads or highways due to drifting snow and poor weather conditions.
Road conditions throughout the region are poor — with slush and snow on most roads.
Idaho Highway 22: From milepost 24 to milepost 68, near Dubois road is closed due to drifting snow and low visibility. Look out for drifting snow on the roadway. Visibility is reduced.
U.S. Highway 26: Closed from Milepost 272 to Milepost 300 from the U.S. Highway 20 Junction 5 miles west of Atomic City to 5 miles west of the Blackfoot area. Look out for drifting snow on the roadway. Visibility is reduced.
Idaho Highway 28: From milepost 15, near Mud Lake to milepost 89, near Leadore. Look out for drifting snow on the roadway. Visibility is reduced.
Idaho Highway 38: Milepost 0 to 24 from Malad City to Holbrook. Look out for snow drifts on the roadway.
Idaho Highway 77: From milepost 7, north of Malta to milpost 27, in Delco is closed to drifting snow and reduced visibility.
Idaho Highway 81: From milepost 0.5 in Malta to milepost 15 at Fisher Cutoff Road is closed to reduced visibility and drifting snow.