June 12, 2026 (Cover Photo Credit: City of Pocatello)
The City of Pocatello’s Road Construction & Traffic Report for the week of June 15, 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.
- Traffic Services will be replacing aging signal heads and wiring at the intersection of North Arthur Avenue and West Custer Street on June 15, 16, and 17. Temporary stop signs will be in use.
- Jerome Street between Olympus Drive and Appaloosa Avenue will be closed to all traffic on June 18 and 19, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM for water main work. Appaloosa Avenue between Jerome Street and Latah Street will also be closed to through traffic during these times.
- The Water Department is replacing the water mainline on E Putnam St. Crews will work from 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Thursday. Work is expected to continue for 4 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 Garfield Avenue between Center Street and West Lewis Street will be closed Saturday, June 20, for the 3rd Annual World Refugee Day Community Gathering at Lookout Point.
- 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 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM every Wednesday for the Revive @ 5 Summer Concerts.
- 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.
