9/27/2010
Idaho 54 in Athol to close Wednesday and Thursday (Sept. 29 30) mornings for railroad track repairs
Crews from Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad (BNSF) will make the repairs.
The highway will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to
2:30 p.m. both days. A detour will
be in place, using Clagstone Road and Old U.S. 95. Flaggers will help guide traffic around the work area.
Crews will remove and replace the crossing
planks on both main lines.
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.