June 27, 2022

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is making improvements to 13 miles of SH-45, between the SH-78 junction (Walters Ferry) and Deer Flat Road (Nampa), to extend the life of the road. Road work impacting traffic is expected to be complete in early September. 

• Crews will be removing asphalt during the day and paving at night between SH-78/SH-45 junction (Walters Ferry) and Melba Road.

• Work will be ongoing until Friday morning, July 1. 

• In observance of Independence Day, work will stop between July 1-5.

• Work will take place during the day and night.
• Only one lane will be open. Flaggers will direct traffic.
• The speed limit will be reduced.
• Drivers can expect an uneven road surface and bumps when entering SH-45.
• Expect delays of up to 15 minutes.
• Access to and from houses and businesses may be closed for up to one hour. ITD will notify residents and businesses prior to closures.

Work will resume at Deer Flat Road in Nampa on July 6 at 7 a.m.