5/7/2019
Repaving on Idaho Highway 55 near Smiths Ferry begins this week
CASCADE - Work to repave Idaho Highway 55 near Smiths Ferry will begin Thursday, May 9th and continue until the end of June.
The project area spans from milepost 91 to milepost 97, a stretch just south of the Cougar Mountain Lodge on ID-55. Crews will remove the old, worn pavement, repair the road base, and lay down fresh asphalt.
"This area was breaking up quickly and really took a beating this winter," said Jayme Coonce, the ITD engineer overseeing the project. "The repaving will bring the road back into a great condition for the many drivers that use it, particularly ahead of the bulk of summer recreation season."
During the work, traffic will be reduced to a single lane, controlled by flaggers and a pilot car. Motorists should plan for delays of up to 30 minutes. Work will not be done after 12 noon Fridays through the weekends. Both lanes will be open to traffic during the weekend.
For more project information, visit the project website at https://itdprojects.org/id55smithsferryrepave/. Check 511 before you leave to see current traffic impacts across the state.