UPDATE: The Idaho Transportation Department announced in a twitter post that westbound lanes near Simco Rd. have been cleared and are now open.
Cleared: Major Closure on I-84 Westbound from I-84-BL to Simco Rd. All Lanes Closed.
— Idaho 511 (@Idaho511) March 4, 2024
Idaho News 6 received a report at 12:46 p.m. confirming that drivers are still stuck on the I-84 between Boise and Mountain Home. According to the caller, about 200 drivers have been stuck 12 miles west of Mountain Home for nearly four hours.
The Idaho State Police continue to tend to crashes along the I-84 between Caldwell and Mountain Home. Multiple agencies are assisting with the wrecks and ISP is emphasizing caution for all drivers on the road.
Westbound I-84 traffic is being diverted off of the freeway in Mountain Home at exit 95 due to several crashes in the area.
A photo of the crash from 8:40 a.m. (courtesy of Marina Moreno) gives us a glimpse of the wrecks on the I-84 between Boise and Mountain Home.
Last night's snowstorm made for hazardous driving conditions on Monday morning, the Elmore County Sheriff is asking drivers to be alert and aware of winter road conditions while driving.
