Starting this week travelers on U.S. Highway 12 east of Lowell should expect to encounter construction as crews resurface and widen nine miles of the highway to include shoulders.
Work will take place between the Lochsa Ranger Station and Holly Creek and will conclude in mid-October. According to a press release from the Idaho Transportation Department, this is the final phase of the project.
Tree removal will start as early as Monday in preparation for widening.
Throughout construction the highway may be reduced to one lane with possible delays up to 30 minutes. Motorists are advised to watch carefully for flaggers or pilot cars. Additional instructions for pedestrians and bicyclists to navigate through the work zone will be shared in a separate announcement closer to the summer.
Click here to view a map of the project.
Live traffic impacts can be found by visiting 511.idaho.gov. You can also dial 5-1-1 or download the app. For information on this ITD project, check https://itdprojects.idaho.gov/
