7/24/2011
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Culvert fails, road washed out by U.S. 95/Idaho 55 junction near Homedale
MARSING - A culvert has failed and the road washed out, causing a closure of the road 3/10ths of a mile toward Marsing from the Ion Truck Stop at the junction of Idaho 55 and U.S. 95, the Idaho Transportation Department announced late Sunday.
About a 14-foot section of highway 55 has washed out, undermined by water from the failing culvert.
A detour route is in place, manned initially by law enforcement. ITD is taking over traffic control. Drivers are being detoured via Pershall, Edison and Thompson roads.
At this time, the duration of the road closure is undetermined.