Tanker truck compromises Riverton Bridge, halting all I-15 traffic
News Team
UPDATE:
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — All lanes of Interstate 15 are shut down in both directions near the Riverton Road Overpass, after a severe crash late Thursday night. Police say a tanker truck barreled into a support pillar of the bridge, causing significant damage that has compromised the bridge’s structural integrity.
The Idaho Transportation Department has closed the interstate and the overpass to all traffic indefinitely while they investigate the damage.
Crash Details and Investigation
ISP says the crash took place around 8:7 p.m. on Thursday, October 30th, near milepost 92.
Police say a 46-year-old man from Jerome, driving a white 2026 Kenworth towing an empty milk tanker, veered off the left side of the southbound lanes and slammed into the foremost bridge pillar.
The driver was seriously injured in the crash and was air-lifted to a local hospital for treatment. The incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.
Commuter Alert: Extensive I-15 Detours
Drivers are being told to plan for delays and use detours to exits 89 and 93. All detoured traffic should use the I-15 business loop and US 91. For updates, click HERE.
ORIGINAL STORY:
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – All lanes of I-15 are closed south of Blackfoot, following a tanker truck crash that happened late Thursday night at Milepost 93 in Bingham County.
The Riverton Road overpass will be closed until further notice due to damages sustained in the crash.
Traffic is being diverted at exit 93.
Local News 8 will update this story as we receive new details.
