6/18/2009
U.S. 93 between Richfield, Carey to close beginning Monday
SHOSHONE - Due to recent moisture and soil conditions in a construction zone, U.S. 93/26 between Richfield and Carey will close to through traffic for up to two weeks beginning Monday (June 22), the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
In recent weeks, traffic through the construction zone has been using several routes to avoid construction work. However, weather and soil conditions have created a hazardous thoroughfare for traffic. The closure will last until the contractor can return the road to a safe driving surface.
The closure, between mileposts 187 to 189, is part of a reconstruction and rehabilitation project from the north end of Richfield to the intersection with Pagari Road. Turnaround points will not be available at the road closures.
Drivers should be prepared to use alternate routes to destinations. Through traffic should use the alternate route of U.S. 20 and Idaho 75 between Carey and Shoshone.
ITD and the Idaho State Police caution 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.
In recent weeks, traffic through the construction zone has been using several routes to avoid construction work. However, weather and soil conditions have created a hazardous thoroughfare for traffic. The closure will last until the contractor can return the road to a safe driving surface.
The closure, between mileposts 187 to 189, is part of a reconstruction and rehabilitation project from the north end of Richfield to the intersection with Pagari Road. Turnaround points will not be available at the road closures.
Drivers should be prepared to use alternate routes to destinations. Through traffic should use the alternate route of U.S. 20 and Idaho 75 between Carey and Shoshone.
ITD and the Idaho State Police caution 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.