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April 13, 2026 (Cover Photo Credit: City of Pocatello)
The City of Pocatello’s Road Construction & Traffic Report for the week of April 13, 2026, has been published and may be read here.
Highlights include:
- Street sweepers are currently performing their regular sweeping schedule.
- The Street Services crew will be patching potholes and curb lines throughout the City.
- Crews will be jetting and cleaning sewer mainlines throughout the City.
- The Water Department is replacing the water mainline on Westello Blvd. Crews will work from 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Thursday. This phase of the job is expected to last 2-3 weeks.
- The City of Pocatello will begin construction on the Benton Street Bridge over the Portneuf River April 15, 2026. West Benton Street will be closed between South Hayes Avenue and South Grant Avenue. This project includes removing the existing bridge and constructing a new structure designed to improve safety and increase load capacity. In addition to bridge replacement, the project will include reconstruction of roadway approaches, coordination and relocation of select utilities, and other related improvements. Construction is anticipated to be finished by the end of September, weather and other unforeseen conditions permitting.
- West Whitman Street, between North Arthur Avenue and the alley toward South Garfield Avenue (directly in front of Family Services Alliance) will be closed Tuesday, April 14, for the “Living the Cause” event.
- The ISU Bengal Triathlon will be held April 17-18. Course maps can be located here. Motorists are advised to use caution and expect delays in the area.
- South Garfield Avenue between Center Street and West Lewis Street will be closed from 6 AM to 5 PM. on Saturday, April 18th, for the Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair.
