SH-39 intersection project completing at American Falls

AMERICAN FALLS - Work is wrapping up on the new intersection of Pocatello Avenue and State Highway 39 on the northeast side of American Falls. Construction is scheduled to be completed this Friday, minus the installation of a new traffic signal in the spring.

Motorists need to be aware of the new traffic pattern as they drive through the intersection. Traffic on SH- 39 will not need to stop to continue west or east. Traffic entering the intersection from Pocatello Avenue will have a stop sign. Those wishing to travel west on SH-39 will enter the center acceleration lane, speed up to match traffic, and then merge with westbound traffic.

The $3.5 million project redesigned the busy intersection to improve safety and address truck traffic backing up on SH-39 while waiting to turn.

Once the signal is installed next spring, lights will control traffic from all three directions.

For project updates and travel information, drivers can visit 511.idaho.gov or download the Idaho 511 app.