POCATELLO — Idaho State Police are currently investigating multiple crashes on northbound Interstate 15 at milepost 71, at the Pocatello Creek Exit, according to a news release.
The left lane and right lane of travel are blocked at this time. Officials are encouraging Motorists to use caution when traveling through the area.
The Idaho Transportation Department reports road conditions on I-15 near Pocatello are slushy, with visibility at 0.62 miles. It is snowing with wind gusting up to 7.2 mph.
Additionally, Idaho State Police Troopers and Bonneville County Sheriff Deputies are responding to a large number of crashes and slide-offs in Idaho Falls and the surrounding area.
It is unclear if anyone has been injured at this time.
More information will be released as it becomes available.
Photo courtesy Idaho Transportation Department.
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