Resurfacing of US-20 between Idaho Falls and Rigby begins tonight

IDAHO FALLS – Work to resurface all lanes of U.S. Highway 20 between Idaho Falls and Rigby begins tonight, promising a smoother ride and extending the lifespan of the roadway.

To minimize the headache for daytime commuters, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) announced that crews will work overnight from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Crews will work intermittently this week to remove asphalt in sections, then repave the roadway the same night so both lanes of travel are open during peak hours.

From Sunday to Thursday nights, travel will be reduced to a single lane in active work areas overnight. Nighttime restrictions will stretch from just north of Exit 309 (Science Center Drive) in Idaho Falls up to Exit 320 in Rigby.

ITD is asking drivers to be aware of staged equipment off the road during the day.

Weather permitting, ITD expects the resurfacing project to be fully completed by late July.

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