Southbound I-15 traffic changes Sunday night between Pocatello and Fort Hall

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Drivers on Interstate 15 near Pocatello should prepare for detours beginning Sunday night as construction continues between the Northgate and Fort Hall interchanges.

According to the Idaho Transportation Department, southbound traffic will be shifted into newly constructed lanes in the median starting May 31.

As part of the shift, the southbound off-ramp at the Northgate Interchange and the southbound on-ramp at the Fort Hall Interchange will close for about two weeks.

Drivers using the Fort Hall Interchange will be detoured to the South Blackfoot Interchange.

Those planning to exit at Northgate will be directed to use Interstate 86, the Chubbuck Interchange and New Day Parkway to get around the closure.

Drivers should also expect reduced speed limits through the construction zone.

The traffic shift will allow crews to continue work on new southbound lanes and ramps as part of the ongoing I-15 expansion project.

Motorists are encouraged to stay alert, follow posted signs and slow down while traveling through the work zone.