UPDATE: Idaho State Police say a semi hauling an empty milk tanker struck a bridge pillar supporting the riverton road overpass, compromising its structure.
This picture from the Idaho Transportation Department shows the significance of the damage.
The overpass and all lanes of I-15 are now closed.
Drivers are being detoured to exits 89 and 93, using the I-15 business loop and U.S. 91.
The driver of the semi was a 46-year-old man from Jerome. He was taken to a local hospital.
ORIGINAL STORY:
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – All lanes of I-15 are closed south of Blackfoot, following a tanker truck crash that happened late Thursday night at Milepost 93 in Bingham County.
The Riverton Road overpass will be closed until further notice due to damages sustained in the crash.
Traffic is being diverted at exit 93.
Local News 8 will update this story as we receive new details.
