2/18/2010
Utility relocation work for U.S. 95, Wyoming to Idaho 53 project to begin Monday (Feb. 22)
COEUR d'ALENE -- Utility companies will begin relocating their facilities in the right of way along U.S. 95 north of Hayden, Monday (Feb. 22). The work is required as part of the U.S. 95, Wyoming to Idaho 53 widening project, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
Crews will work daylight hours Mondays through Fridays. Work will continue until highway construction begins in mid-April. Initially, work will be focused on the Lancaster Road intersection and then move north to Boekel Road. Minor traffic impacts may occur on Lancaster. Few, if any, impacts are expected on U.S. 95.
Utility companies, such as Avista, Kootenai Electric and Verizon, will move utility poles, overhead lines and in-ground conduits. Initial work also will include some tree removal and vegetation clearing in the corridor.
This $6 million highway project will widen approximately two miles of U.S. 95 to four lanes, closing the gap between existing four-lane sections of the highway.
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 about the state highway or interstate systems.