Drivers on SH-16 face overnight delays tomorrow from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. as crews install six girder supports for a future overpass between Deep Canyon Drive and Valnova Drive.
Motorists should follow flaggers and use alternate routes.
AAA's Sept. 27 report shows fuel averages in Idaho reached about $5 for regular unleaded and over $6.60 for diesel — prices that dropped slightly from Saturday yet remain higher than a week ago.
Caldwell High School was evacuated Wednesday afternoon after a reported threat (the incident remains under investigation); district officials confirmed that all students and staff were safe and after-school activities were canceled.
AAA reported Monday's average price for regular gas in Idaho was $4.86 (up 7 cents from last week and 37 cents from a month ago), placing the state among those with higher fuel costs.
Oil benchmarks remain volatile.
At the Indian Creek Festival, Caldwell Police defeated the fire department in a tug-of-war showdown as they defended their title and mingled with vendors and community members during the festive event — continuing a long-time local rivalry.
AAA Idaho said diesel prices jumped by 95 cents in one month and reached a record high last Friday due to global oil shipping problems.
In Boise, diesel climbed 9 cents in one day while unleaded prices also increased.
AAA Idaho reported diesel prices hit a record of $6.24 per gallon on Wednesday, Sept.
16, with the cost rising 7 cents from the previous day and 30 cents from a week earlier in the state. This increase marks a continued climb in fuel prices for Idaho residents.
Caldwell's mayor ordered new pedestrian restrictions on the bridges near Indian Creek Plaza after inspections raised safety concerns, effective today.
Officials set designated lanes + a limit of 40 people per bridge to keep foot traffic safe while evaluations continue.
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