1/8/2022
Megan Jahns
ITD Communication
208-772-1295
megan.jahns@itd.idaho.gov
Avalanche and downed trees extend US-12 closure for several more days
KOOSKIA – US-12 east of Kooskia will remain closed for several more days as crews clean up at least one avalanche and downed trees.
A avalanche was reported today at milepost 136 within the zone actively monitored by ITD specialists.
“Our operators are working from the east side, cutting through trees trying to access the rest of the highway, so it’s possible more avalanches may be reported,” ITD Operations Engineer Jared Hopkins said. “We are also still assessing the risk for more avalanches.”
Another release will be sent once more information is available.
The department had announced a closure between Fish Creek (milepost 126) and Saddle Camp Road (milepost 139) at 2 p.m. Thursday based on high risk but heavy snow and falling trees forced a closure for all of US-12 east of Kooskia at 11 a.m.
Download a photo of a downed trees between Kooskia and Fleming.
