9/17/2008
U.S. 2 paving project to begin Thursday (Sept. 18)
COEUR D'ALENE - Contractor's crews will begin paving U.S. 2 from Sandpoint to Dover Thursday, the Idaho Transportation Department announced. Work is expected to be completed by Oct. 14.
The old pavement surface will be ground down in preparation for a full-width resurfacing with new asphalt. U.S. 2 will be reduced to one lane weekdays from the Dover Bridge to 5th Street in Sandpoint. The speed limit will be 35 mph through the work zone corridor.
Motorists can expect delays of up to 15 minutes and temporary road closures on adjoining streets.
The contractor for this $539,000 project is Interstate Concrete & Asphalt Inc. of Coeur d'Alene.
ITD and the Idaho State Police warn motorists to slow down and pay attention when driving in work zones, where increased speeding fines and other penalties apply. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and dial 5-1-1 or visit 511.idaho.gov for information on the state highway or interstate system.