BOISE, Idaho — Interstate 84 was slick in both directions and caused numerous accidents in the early morning hours the day after Christmas.
The iciest section of I-84 is the East Boise Port of Entry at milepost 66 to Mountain Home.
It is unknown if anyone has been injured in the accidents.
As of 10 a.m. "All the slide offs and crashes in the area have been handled," Idaho State Police officers say.
Multiple crashes blocked I-84 east of Boise on the day after Christmas
Lanes were blocked temporarily for the Idaho Transportation Department to clear the roads.
A trooper with Idaho State Police said that you can count on the this section of I-84 to be slick this time of year. He said the best way to combat the dangerous road conditions is to pay attention to any shine, glimmer, or differences in color on the road. He also recommends drivers go slower than the posted speed limit.
"People were definitely driving too fast for conditions, assuming that the roads would be okay driving 80 miles an hour," ISP Trooper Nathan Edman said. "I was going about 50 miles an hour with my lights and sirens on, and I have extensive driving training.
So drivers need to make sure they follow the road, follow the speed limit, but when it's prudent - lower their speed," he added.
Normal traffic flow has resumed but drivers are urged to continue to use caution.
ISP encourages drivers to report icy road conditions by calling *477.