CALDWELL, Idaho — Update 2:
On Thursday the Idaho Transportation Department announced it would replace the U.S. 20/26 bridge at the Parma Interchange (Exit 26), after it was struck by a vehicle and badly damaged on August 4.
The bridge will remain closed until a new one is built. While the department says it's working as quickly as possible, they gave no estimated time of completion.
In the meantime, temporary traffic signals near Exit 25 are being implemented.
Update 1:
Due to structural damage, the US-20/26 bridge is expected to remain closed for several weeks.
Original Story:
The Idaho Transportation Department says a vehicle hit a bridge over I-84 Tuesday morning. The right eastbound lane is closed near exit 26, north of Caldwell.
The lane is expected to be closed for several hours so crews can remove loose metal from the bridge.
The US-26 bridge is also closed so it can be inspected and the damage can be assessed. ITD says it will reopen the lanes on the bridge as soon as it is safe.
IDT says drivers should slow down and expect delays in the area. You can check the 511 mobile app for updated closure information.
