6/13/2022
Megan Jahns
ITD Communication
208-772-1295
megan.jahns@itd.idaho.gov
Flooding closes one lane of US-95 south of Lapwai, more rain in the forecast
LAPWAI – Earlier this morning, the Idaho Transportation Department closed one lane of U.S. Highway 95 four miles south of Lapwai at milepost 296 due to flooding.
“Flooding of Lapwai Creek has washed away the shoulder next to the northbound lane and may be undermining the highway,” Operations Engineer Jared Hopkins said. "Closing that portion of the roadway is necessary to ensure safety."
More rain is expected today and tonight.
“Until the rain stops and the creek drops, there’s nothing we can do except monitor the flooding and close the highway if necessary,” Hopkins said. “We want to put drivers on notice that we may need to shut it down.”
Before traveling drivers should check conditions on this highway and others at 511.idaho.gov.