The tunnel on Homestead Road will be closed during the day for approximately six weeks starting Oct. 21 for maintenance. The tunnel will close from 8 a.m.—5 p.m. MT seven days a week and reopen at night. A bypass road […]
Homestead Road Tunnel Closed Starting Oct. 21
Twin Falls Park Boat Ramp Will Close Sept. 9 through December for Upgrades
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The lower part of Twin Falls Park, including the boat ramp, will be closed from Sept. 9 through the end of the year, while Idaho Power makes improvements to the popular Snake River recreation spot. Idaho […]
Maintenance Will Impact Travel over Hells Canyon Dam Aug. 20–21
HELLS CANYON DAM — Travel over Hells Canyon Dam will be restricted Aug. 20-21 while Idaho Power crews use a crane to perform maintenance. The road will be closed to all vehicle traffic from 8 a.m.–noon and from 1–4:30 p.m. […]
Travel over Hells Canyon Dam Restricted July 18 and July 22
HELLS CANYON DAM — Travel over Hells Canyon Dam will be restricted July 18 and 22 while Idaho Power crews use a large crane to perform maintenance. The road will be closed to all vehicle traffic from 8 a.m.–noon and […]
Idaho Power Warns Magic Valley Customers of Scam Activity
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Power has received several recent reports citing scam-related activity across the Magic Valley. The false claims being reported fall under two categories, and both have included individuals with fake badges and Idaho Power logoed clothing: Outside […]
Twin Falls Reservoir Will Drop Wednesday Night for Dam Inspection
TWIN FALLS, Idaho —The reservoir above the Twin Falls Power Plant will be lowered as much as two feet, to allow for a routine inspection of the dam. This drawdown will restrict access to the Twin Falls Park boat ramp. […]
Campfires Banned at Two Large Idaho Power Campgrounds
Due to extreme heat and dry conditions, campfires are temporarily banned at Idaho Power’s Woodhead Park campground in Hells Canyon and at Cottonwood Campground at C.J. Strike Reservoir south of Mountain Home. All open flames including charcoal grills are prohibited. […]
Travel over Hells Canyon Dam Restricted July 9–10
HELLS CANYON DAM — Travel over Hells Canyon Dam will be restricted July 9–10 while Idaho Power crews use a large crane to perform maintenance. The road will be closed to all vehicle traffic from 8 a.m.–noon and from 1–5 […]
Chip-Sealing May Impact Travel on Brownlee–Oxbow Highway July 8-19
An Idaho Power contractor will begin chip-sealing the Brownlee-Oxbow Highway in Hells Canyon starting July 8. Work is expected to be complete by July 19. Traffic control will include a pilot car leading motorists through active work zones. Delays of […]
Road Over Hells Canyon Dam Will Be Closed June 18
OXBOW, Oregon — The road over Hells Canyon Dam will be closed Tuesday, June 18, while Idaho Power crews perform required maintenance on the dam. The road will be closed from 8 a.m.—noon, Mountain Time, and again from 1 p.m.—4:30 […]