I-15 partially reopens after tanker truck crashes into bridge
Noah Farley
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — Interstate 15 has partially reopened to single lane traffic underneath the Riverton Road Bridge, between Exit 89 and Exit 93. Road crews are continuing to assess the bridge’s damage.
The crash that happened late Thursday damaged the bridge, causing immediate closure of the interstate.
The Idaho Transportation Department’s contractor, Cannon Builders, put up structures made of wood and concrete under the bridge so people can drive under it safely.
Idaho Transportation Department
ITD says traffic flow is better now, which is a relief to many drivers after the crash caused a lot of heavy traffic for a while.
“From the time of the accident until we were able to reopen traffic in the two way northbound lanes was just 26 hours,” said Justin Smith, ITD Public Information Officer.
Idaho Transportation Department
Smith says there is no official timeline yet for when the lanes will be fully open, but crews will be working hard to remove the damaged parts of the bridge and keep making repairs to make a permanent fix. ITD encourages drivers to be careful and slow down when they’re in the area.