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Bear Lake County

County road alerts, weather impacts, closures, construction notices, and local safety resources for Bear Lake County.

Official ITD traveler information

Idaho Travel Conditions

Idaho 511

Use the official Idaho 511 map for current road conditions, closures, traffic events, construction, cameras, weather stations, restrictions, and mountain-pass information near Bear Lake County.

Official Idaho 511 WZDx work-zone alerts are shown in Road Alerts below. Broader Idaho 511 road conditions, cameras, passes, traffic events, and advisories will be added after the pending developer key is issued.

Road conditions

Road Alerts

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Construction Medium priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Work zone: US-89

Official Idaho 511 work zone on US-89 near Wood Canyon Road in Bear Lake County. Alternating one-way traffic.

Road construction on US-89 Both Directions from Wood Canyon Road to Wood Canyon Road. Lane Alternating. 8/17/2026 7:00 AM to 9/29/2026 7:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day Width Restriction: 12ft

Traffic impact: Alternating one-way traffic.

WZDx schedule: Aug 17, 2026 6:00 AM PDT through Sep 29, 2026 6:00 PM PDT.

Restrictions: Reduced Width: 12 feet.

Reported lanes: 2 open, 1 alternating flow.

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Construction Low priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Work zone: US-30

Official Idaho 511 work zone on US-30 near Bench Rd to Pegram Rd in Bear Lake County. All lanes remain open.

Road construction on US-30 Both Directions from MM (442) to MM (448). 4/6/2026 6:00 AM to 10/30/2026 6:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day Width Restriction: 12ft Speed Restriction: 45mph Activities: Consider Alternative Route, Mandatory Speed Limit in Force, Reduced to Single Lane, Alternating Direction of Travel, Use Caution. Expect Delays: Under 15 minutes

Traffic impact: All lanes remain open.

WZDx schedule: Apr 6, 2026 5:00 AM PDT through Oct 30, 2026 5:00 PM PDT.

Restrictions: Reduced Width: 12 feet.

Reported lanes: 1 open.

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Construction Low priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Work zone: SH-36

Official Idaho 511 work zone on SH-36 near SH-34 Northbound to Old Mill Rd in Bear Lake County. Traffic impact not specified.

Work on the shoulder on SH-36 from MM (0) to MM (26). All Shoulders Closed. 6/1/2026 7:00 AM to 11/13/2026 7:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day Width Restriction: 12ft Activities: Reduced to Single Lane, Alternating Direction of Travel, Use Caution, Warning. Expect Delays: Under 15 minutes

Traffic impact: Traffic impact not specified.

WZDx schedule: Jun 1, 2026 6:00 AM PDT through Nov 13, 2026 6:00 PM PST.

Restrictions: Reduced Width: 12 feet.

Reported lanes: 1 closed.

Official source: Idaho 511 WZDx. Confirm current conditions on Idaho 511 before travel.
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Weather alerts

Weather Alerts / Red Flag Warnings

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No active weather alerts

No active weather alerts or Red Flag warnings have been posted for this county.

Public health

Health Dept Alerts

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Health Dept alert High priority Source: Idaho Public Health District Notices

SIPH Warns about an Increase in Pertussis Cases

Southeastern Idaho Public Health posted an official public health notice on Aug 12, 2026: SIPH Warns about an Increase in Pertussis Cases

This notice is displayed for every county served by Southeastern Idaho Public Health because the source did not identify a single affected county. Southeastern Idaho Public Health is warning about an increase in newly diagnosed cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in southeast Idaho.
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Health Dept alert High priority Source: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Public Health Notices

Statewide Idaho Alert: Idaho Public Health officials are investigating two outbreaks likely associated with raw milk

This is a State Wide Alert for Idaho. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare posted an official public health notice on Jun 3, 2026: Idaho Public Health officials are investigating two outbreaks likely associated with raw milk

This notice is displayed on every Idaho county page because it applies statewide. It does not mean the source identified a county-specific case, exposure, closure, or local outbreak in this county.

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is working with local and state partners to investigate a recent increase in illnesses after consumption of unpasteurized (raw) milk. Since May 19, 2026, nearly 60 people have been identified who became ill after consuming raw milk.
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Health Dept alert High priority Source: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Public Health Notices

Statewide Idaho Alert: Health advisories issued for Grasmere Reservoir and Bruneau Arm of CJ Strike

This is a State Wide Alert for Idaho. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare posted an official public health notice on Aug 21, 2026: Health advisories issued for Grasmere Reservoir and Bruneau Arm of CJ Strike

This notice is displayed on every Idaho county page because it applies statewide. It does not mean the source identified a county-specific case, exposure, closure, or local outbreak in this county.

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing health advisories for Grasmere Reservoir and the Bruneau Arm of CJ Strike, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Grasmere Reservoir is about 35 miles south of Bruneau on State Highway 51.
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Health Dept alert Medium priority Source: Idaho Public Health District Notices

City Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pastrami and Corned Beef Products

Southeastern Idaho Public Health posted an official public health notice on Aug 8, 2026: City Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pastrami and Corned Beef Products

This notice is displayed for every county served by Southeastern Idaho Public Health because the source did not identify a single affected county. City Foods, Inc. is recalling ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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Health Dept alert Medium priority Source: Idaho Public Health District Notices

Outshine Fruit Bars Recalled Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Southeastern Idaho Public Health posted an official public health notice on Aug 18, 2026: Outshine Fruit Bars Recalled Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

This notice is displayed for every county served by Southeastern Idaho Public Health because the source did not identify a single affected county. Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. is voluntarily recalling select Outshine Fruit Bars due to possible foreign material contamination with glass.
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Health Dept alert Medium priority Source: Idaho Public Health District Notices

Northwest Naturals Recalls Two Raw Pet Food Products

Southeastern Idaho Public Health posted an official public health notice on Aug 28, 2026: Northwest Naturals Recalls Two Raw Pet Food Products

This notice is displayed for every county served by Southeastern Idaho Public Health because the source did not identify a single affected county. Northwest Naturals is recalling two raw frozen chicken pet food products because of possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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Fire & public safety

Fire & Safety Alerts

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No fire or safety alerts

No fire or public safety alerts have been posted for this county.

Wildlife safety

Wildlife Safety Alerts

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No wildlife safety alerts

No official cougar, bear, wolf, or other dangerous wildlife alerts have been posted for Bear Lake County.

For an immediate threat, call 911 or the nearest sheriff's office. For non-emergency wildlife conflicts, contact the nearest Idaho Fish and Game regional office.

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