Bannock County

Road and Bridge

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I-15 Inkom Corridor Improvements

10/25/2025 Update:Old Hwy 91 north of Pebble Creek Ski Area has been reopened. Construction on the northbound bridges will continue in 2026.

Currently, there is a slight jog in the roadway due to the existing northbound I-15 bridge pillars. The alignment will be corrected once all bridge work is completed, which is anticipated to be late next year. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when traveling through this area.

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ITD is planning and designing several improvements to Interstate 15 (I-15) in Bannock County, in and near the City of Inkom.

In an effort to minimize impacts to those who live, work, and travel through the Inkom Corridor, ITD plans combine these projects into a corridor-wide improvement effort during construction. ITD hopes to reduce construction time to approximately 2 years, rather than extending it over several years. Benefits of combining projects include less disruption to the traveling public and the most efficient use of construction funds.

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Bannock County Road & Bridge

Bannock County Road & Bridge is a division of the Bannock County Public Works Department. It is tasked with maintaining 466 miles of road, of which only 300 miles are paved.

Bannock County Road & Bridge is only responsible for roads that lie within the County and are outside of city limits (excluding those roads that lie within the Downey/Swan Lake District). The tasks include snow removal, winter maintenance, chip sealing, hot mix overlay, RAP overlay, cold asphalt overlay, mag, road re-construction, patching, pugging, ditch work, tree trimming, scrub coats, crack sealing, seal coat, sign and culvert maintenance, and bridge construction/maintenance.

The EPA recently set stricter regulations that include stormwater control and erosion maintenance. This affects the way Road & Bridge does business. We have made the necessary adjustments to maintain compliance with the new standards.

The majority of Road & Bridge revenue comes from the state’s distribution fund, which is 25 cent tax per gallon of fuel bought statewide. The state keeps 50%, and the other 50% is distributed to the local cities and counties based on the miles of maintained road.

Helpful Links and PDFs

› Bannock County Highway Standards & Roadway Development Procedures

› Bannock County Snow Removal and Sanding Policy (PDF)

› R.S. No. 2019-108 Plow and Sanding Policy Resolution (PDF)

› R.S. No. 2023-92 Adopting of Fees for Road and Bridge Permits

› R.S. No. 2025-24 Posting Weight Limits on Bannock County Highway System

The roads that Bannock County is responsible for lie outside of city limits, connecting our most rural residents to the rest of the community. Of the more than 461 miles maintained by the County Road and Bridge team, 312 miles are paved and 134 miles are improved gravel. Maintaining these rural roads requires significant, ongoing effort, including chip sealing, road painting, shoulder and drainage work, mowing, sweeping, tree trimming, and other essential tasks to make the roadways safe for the traveling public.

For questions or concerns, please call or contact the Road and Bridge office at:

Phone: 208-233-9591

Hours: Monday-Thursday | 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m

Address: 130 N. 6th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201

Email: roads@bannockcounty.gov.

View Road Maintenance Map

Summer Road Maintenance Schedule

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Snow Removal

The Bannock County Road and Bridge Department is committed to clearing snow from Bannock County-maintained roads to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of county residents. As winter weather approaches, we want to remind the public about best practices to help our crews safely and efficiently remove snow from the roads.

The Road and Bridge Department utilizes local and national weather forecasts and databases to anticipate and prepare for a forecasted storm.

During winter operations, snow removal can begin as early as 5:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. After-hours, weekend, and holiday snow removal will be done on a limited basis, with an emphasis on the busiest routes and emergency requests from law enforcement.

Bannock County will make every effort to have school routes opened first so school buses can safely travel to their routes. For current information about school closures, visit your respective school district website.

School District 21

School District 25

Snow-Removal Priorities

Danger spots such as steep grades, sharp curves, intersections, bridge decks, approaches, school bus routes, turnarounds, ramps, and other acute hazards and heaviest traffic routes.
Medium- to heavily-traveled road sections, including routes used by bus lines and commuters.
Lightly traveled roads, including primary and secondary roads, and areas for winter recreational vehicles.

For more information or to determine the priority of your road, you can view Bannock County’s Winter Maintenance road map.

Homeowner Responsibilities

Homeowners are responsible for clearing snow from the front of their mailboxes to ensure mail delivery. Mailboxes and fences located in the county right-of-way that are damaged during normal plowing operations are not the responsibility of the County.

Under no circumstances may a homeowner remove snow from a county road without a permit. Permit applications are available on the About tab.

When homeowners are clearing snow from their driveways, the snow cannot be placed on County roadways, as it could become a safety hazard to the traveling public. We suggest placing snow, if possible, on the right side of the driveway and as close to, if not on, the County road shoulder. This can assist the plow driver in removing the snow without placing it back onto the driveway.

Additional Facts

Bannock County will not be responsible for snow berms left in driveways or in front of mailboxes.
Bannock County, by statute, is prohibited from plowing private roads.
Bannock County is prohibited from plowing or sanding railroad tracks, as it is the Union Pacific Railroad Co.’s responsibility to clean all railroad crossings.
Bannock County personnel normally shall not remove snow beyond the right-of-way line, even at public road intersections.

View Bannock County Snow Removal and Sanding Policy (PDF)

 Erosion & Sediment Control Certification Program
 Environmental Hazards in Bannock County
 Idaho Floodplain Map
 Environmental Protection Agency, Pacific Northwest Region 10
 Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
 SE Idaho Department of Public Health