Intersection South of Idaho Falls Reopens With New Traffic Light
A busy intersection south of Idaho Falls, at 5th East (Holmes Ave) and 49th South (Township Rd.), has reopened with a new traffic light after over two months of closure. The upgrade includes designated left-turn lanes, pedestrian ramps, and sidewalks…
Idaho Falls Pocatello, ID, October 14, 2026 —
A busy intersection south of Idaho Falls has reopened with a new traffic light after being closed for more than two months. The intersection is at 5th East, also known as Holmes Ave, and 49th South, also known as Township Rd.
The upgrade includes designated left-turn lanes, pedestrian ramps and sidewalks. The improvements are intended to enhance safety and traffic flow at the intersection, according to the information provided about the project.
The closure lasted over two months, but the exact reopening date and the dates when the closure began and ended were not provided. The reason for the closure, the agency responsible for the work and the project’s cost were also not specified.
No details were provided about traffic volumes, the signal’s operating schedule or whether additional work is planned. Information about inspections or any assessment of the completed improvements was not included.
The reopening restores access through the intersection, which now has a traffic light and designated left-turn lanes alongside pedestrian ramps and sidewalks. Further details about the project were not available.
Story summarized from the original created by Curtis Jackson on localnews8.com, see more information here.
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