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

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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 Blaine County.

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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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Road closure High priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Road closed: Kilpatrick Bridge Rd northbound

Official Idaho 511 work zone on Kilpatrick Bridge Rd northbound near Levy Ln to Mud Creek in Blaine County. All lanes closed.

Bridge construction on Kilpatrick Bridge Rd Both Directions from Levy Ln to Mud Creek. All lanes closed. 8/24/2026 7:00 AM MT to 1/8/2027 6:00 PM MT Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day Activities: Consider Alternative Route.

Traffic impact: All lanes closed.

WZDx schedule: Aug 24, 2026 6:00 AM PDT through Jan 8, 2027 5:00 PM PST.

Reported lanes: 1 closed.

The WZDx record reports workers present in the work zone.

Official source: Idaho 511 WZDx. Confirm current conditions on Idaho 511 before travel.
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Construction Medium priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Work zone: SH-75 eastbound

Official Idaho 511 work zone on SH-75 eastbound near South Senate Creek Rd to Frenchman Creek Rd in Blaine County. Alternating one-way traffic.

Work on the shoulder on SH-75 Both Directions from South Senate Creek Rd to Frenchman Creek Rd. Lane Alternating. 8/17/2026 7:00 AM to 9/10/2026 5:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day Activities: Look Out for Flagger, Pilot Car in Operation, Reduced to Single Lane, Alternating Direction of Travel, Use Caution.

Traffic impact: Alternating one-way traffic.

WZDx schedule: Aug 17, 2026 6:00 AM PDT through Sep 10, 2026 4:00 PM PDT.

Reported lanes: 1 alternating flow.

Official source: Idaho 511 WZDx. Confirm current conditions on Idaho 511 before travel.
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Construction Low priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Work zone: SH-75 northbound

Official Idaho 511 work zone on SH-75 northbound near E Fork RD (MM 123) to Hospital Dr. (MM 126) in Blaine County. All lanes remain open.

Minor Road maintenance on SH-75 Both Directions from E Fork RD (MM 123) to Hospital Dr. (MM 126). 8/13/2026 8:00 AM to 9/3/2026 1:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day Activities: Look Out for Flagger, Reduced to Single Lane, Alternating Direction of Travel, Use Caution.

Traffic impact: All lanes remain open.

WZDx schedule: Aug 13, 2026 7:00 AM PDT through Sep 3, 2026 12:00 PM PDT.

Reported lanes: 2 open.

Official source: Idaho 511 WZDx. Confirm current conditions on Idaho 511 before travel.
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Construction Low priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Work zone: SH-75 northbound

Official Idaho 511 work zone on SH-75 northbound near Elkhorn Rd to River St in Blaine County. All lanes remain open.

Major Road construction on SH-75 from Elkhorn Rd to River St. 2/11/2026 9:00 AM to 10/30/2026 7:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day Width Restriction: 11ft Speed Restriction: 25mph Activities: Consider Alternative Route, Expect Delays, Look Out for Flagger, Use Caution. Expect Delays: Intermittent

Traffic impact: All lanes remain open.

WZDx schedule: Feb 11, 2026 8:00 AM PST through Oct 30, 2026 6:00 PM PDT.

Restrictions: Reduced Width: 11 feet.

Reported lanes: 2 open.

The WZDx record reports workers present in the work zone.

Official source: Idaho 511 WZDx. Confirm current conditions on Idaho 511 before travel.
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Construction Low priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Work zone: SH-75

Official Idaho 511 work zone on SH-75 near Cottonwood Creek Cir to Cliff View Way in Blaine County. All lanes remain open.

Work on the shoulder on SH-75 Both Directions from Cottonwood Creek Cir to Cliff View Way. All Shoulders Closed. 4/1/2026 9:00 AM to 9/30/2026 3:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day Activities: Look Out for Flagger, Use Caution.

Traffic impact: All lanes remain open.

WZDx schedule: Apr 1, 2026 8:00 AM PDT through Sep 30, 2026 2:00 PM PDT.

Reported lanes: 1 open, 1 closed.

The WZDx record reports workers present in the work zone.

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

Weather Alerts / Red Flag Warnings

1 active
Weather alert High priority Source: National Weather Service

Red Flag Warning issued September 1 at 2:15AM MDT until September 1 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

Red Flag Warning for Blaine County.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 422 Sawtooth Range/Northern
Sawtooth NF.

* IMPACTS...Scattered thunderstorms produce frequent dangerous
lightning over an area that can mean extreme initial attack
burdens for wildland fire fighting resources.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage during the afternoon and
evening period. Thunderstorms will during the late night hours
at isolated coverage.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts to 40 mph are possible.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly based on these criteria
for Southeastern Idaho:

- Thunderstorm coverage of 25 percent, without specific rainfall
criteria.
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Public health

Health Dept Alerts

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

SCPHD advises caution after rabid bat confirmed in Blaine County

South Central Public Health District posted an official public health notice on Jul 16, 2026: SCPHD advises caution after rabid bat confirmed in Blaine County

Follow the official district source link for current details and public health guidance.
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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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Fire & public safety

Fire & Safety Alerts

0 posted

No fire or safety alerts

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

Wildlife safety

Wildlife Safety Alerts

0 posted

No wildlife safety alerts

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

Idaho Fish and Game wildlife safety news and alerts Report a wildlife conflict to Idaho Fish and Game Find an Idaho Fish and Game regional office Idaho wildlife management area access and closures Idaho wildlife reporting guidance
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