May 18, 2026 (Cover Photo Credit: City of Pocatello)
The City of Pocatello’s Road Construction & Traffic Report for the week of May 18, 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.
- Hydrant flushing continues.
- Street Services will be milling and paving Pole Line Rd, W Eldredge Rd, and Westello Blvd.
- 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.
- South 5th Avenue will be reduced to one lane between West Piedmont Road and West Darby Road so for water line work.
- Lewis Street between S 7th Ave and S 8th Ave will be closed Wednesday, May 20, from 3 PM to 6 PM for the Law Enforcement Torch Run and the “Know Me” Fair.
- 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.
