4/7/2011
Rockslide reduces Idaho 14 to single lane west of Elk City
GRANGEVILLE - A rockslide about 10 miles west of Elk City early this week reduced Idaho 14 to a single lane of traffic near milepost 39.
The highway, often used on weekends for recreation travel, remains open to travel, but motorists are urged to use caution while driving through the area.
ITD crews expect to continue removing rock and debris for the next two weeks. During daytime operations, flaggers will direct traffic through the slide area. Motorists should expect daytime delays. The area is marked by signs during non-work hours and on weekends.
The slide occurred Monday, April 4. It covered the highway for about 100 feet to a depth of about 20 feet.
Motorists are urged to watch for rocks or debris on any state highway next to steep slopes. The freeze-and-thaw cycle combined with spring rains can make slopes unstable.
For the latest highway and weather conditions on the state highway system, call Idaho Traveler Services at 5-1-1. For online updates, visit the website at 511.idaho.gov. Telephone and Web reports are available 24 hours a day and are updated as conditions change.