5/11/2022
Megan Jahns
ITD Communication
208-772-1295
megan.jahns@itd.idaho.gov
US-95 White Bird Grade fully open after rockfall
LEWISTON – All lanes on U.S. Highway 95 are now open after the Idaho Transportation Department removed debris from a rockfall on Monday morning and placed barriers to protect drivers.
One lane had remained open immediately following the rockfall. New railroad containers have taken the place of concrete rail to offer better protection should more rocks come down.
Download a picture of crews picking up freshly fallen rocks from this morning.
“More rocks fell down this morning. The slope is not stable,” Operations Engineer Jared Hopkins said. “This will not be a quick fix.”
The department is working to secure an emergency contract to further assess conditions and then likely use specialized equipment to scale the slope. Scaling involves knocking down loose debris proactively.
Drivers are encouraged to monitor road conditions at 511.idaho.gov.