2/13/2013
Idaho 47 south of Warm River to close intermittently for dog-sled races Friday and Saturday
RIGBY - Idaho 47 south of Warm River will close intermittently for American Dog Derby dog-sled races Friday and Saturday (Feb. 15-16), the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
The road will close near milepost 7 between 9 a.m. and noon Friday and Saturday to allow dog teams to safely cross the highway.
Motorists can expect brief delays. Drivers should watch for flaggers and be prepared to stop.
The annual derby, sponsored by the Ambassador Cup Sports Foundation in Ashton, features dog-sled teams from across the country. Teams will compete in five races spread over the two days, beginning Friday morning.
ITD allows communities to use state highways in safe ways to boost local economies, furthering its mission of promoting economic opportunity as well as safety and mobility for motorists.