ITD to shut down dangerous US-20 at-grade crossing near Sugar City

Intersection of US-20 and 7th East north of Sugar City to permanently close

Several fatalities and ongoing safety concerns have prompted the Idaho Transportation Department and Madison County to permanently shutter the “at-grade crossing” along U.S. Highway 20 near Sugar City starting Monday.

ITD to shut down dangerous US-20 at-grade crossing near Sugar City

Drivers using the 7th East at-grade crossing north of Rexburg will soon need to find a new route onto U.S. Highway 20, as crews prepare to permanently shut down the high-risk intersection. On Wednesday, July 22, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), in partnership with Madison County, announced the permanent closure of the at-grade crossing at US-20 and 7th East, between Exit 338 (Sugar City/Salem) and Exit 339 (Driggs/Jackson).