Several sections of U.S. Highway 95, U.S. Highway 12 and State Highway 11 will begin receiving surface treatments as early as Monday. Motorists can expect work zones with flaggers and one lane of alternating traffic. The sections listed below are in the order that work will be performed:
US Highway 12 from 9-Mile River access (just east of Wilderness Gateway Campground) to the Montana state line. State Highway 11 from Grangemont Road to Headquarters. U.S. Highway 95 from White Bird Bridge to near the top of the White Bird Grade. And U.S. Highway 95 from the Goff (Time Zone) Bridge to Riggins.
Each of the sealcoats are anticipated to take between one to two weeks to complete before crews move on to the next section of highway.
Drivers are encouraged to slow down and be ready to stop when approaching a work zone. Delays may range from 15 to 30 minutes. Patience is appreciated for the safety of crews.
According to ITD, sealcoats are necessary applications that preserve the road and improve the driving surface by waterproofing the roadway and increasing skid resistance for safety. Some additional crack sealing may be performed as part of the restorative maintenance.
Construction is expected to conclude by the end of August.
