Update: Eastbound traffic now blocked on Interstate east of Jerome

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000

Fax (208) 324-7897

For Immediate Release: 01/21/15 8:50 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

***Update***

Both westbound lanes of travel have been opened at milepost 170. Currently, the left lane on the eastbound side is blocked while crews work to remove the crashed vehicle.

SA / SG

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***Update***

The right lane of travel is open, westbound at milepost 170. Traffic is no longer being diverted off the Interstate at exit 173.

LL / SA

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The Idaho State Police is at scene of a crash westbound Interstate 84 at milepost 170, three miles west of the US-93/I-84 Junction. Both westbound lanes are blocked at this time, and traffic is being diverted off the Interstate at the 173 exit. More information will follow when it is available.

LL / NEH

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Posted in District 4 - Southern Idaho