10/21/2008
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Idaho 54 at Athol to close Thursday (Oct. 23) for railroad track repairs
COEUR D'ALENE - Idaho 54 at Athol will close Thursday (Oct. 23) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for replacement of the Burlington Northern railroad track just west of U.S. 95, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
Burlington Northern work crews will tear up the existing track and replace it with a new base and track.
A designated detour route will take motorists around the work zone, using U.S. 95, Clagstone and Brunner roads.
Flaggers and other traffic control devices also will be in place, for the safety of the traveling public.
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.