May 11, 2026 (Cover Photo Credit: City of Pocatello)
The City of Pocatello’s Road Construction & Traffic Report for the week of May 11, 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 annual hydrant flushing program continues.
- 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.
- Work continues on the Benton Street Bridge over the Portneuf River April 15, 2026. West Benton Street remains closed between South Hayes Avenue and South Grant Avenue. Construction is anticipated to be finished by the end of September, weather and other unforeseen conditions permitting.
- McKee Construction will be working on new water and sewer connections on Miller Avenue from Monday, May 11, 2026, through Friday, May 15, 2026, between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM each day.
- Lewis Street between S 7th Ave and S 8th Ave will be closed Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 9 AM to 2 PM for Mountain Valley Baptist Church’s annual anniversary service.
- South Garfield Avenue between Center Street and West Lewis Street will be closed from 2 PM to 9 PM on Mondays for Curbside Cravings.
- South Garfield Avenue between Center Street and West Lewis Street will be closed from 6 AM to 3 PM every Saturday for the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market.
