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3/5/2010






Motorists advised to expect minor delays at U.S. 95, Lancaster Road intersection for utlity work Tuesday

COEUR D'ALENE - Motorists can expect minor delays as Avista utility relocates a transmission line along U.S. 95 at the highway's intersection with Lancaster Road, on Tuesday (March 9), the Idaho Transportation Department announced. 


The transmission line is located north of Hayden on state right-of-way, which is part of the U.S. 95 Wyoming to Idaho 53 highway widening, known locally as "the Gap" project.

 

Avista will be pulling a transmission line across U.S. 95 on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 95 and Lancaster. Traffic on U.S. 95 will be stopped for 2-3 minute intervals, approximately three times. Traffic on Lancaster Road also will be affected.

 

The $6 million project will widen approximately two miles of U.S. 95 to four lanes.

 

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.
 
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