WEISER, Idaho — U.S. Highway 95 has reopened in both directions after emergency crews spent days grappling with mudslides, erosion, and high water.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office said Thursday afternoon that the route was now clear, but urged drivers to be cautious, as the slopes above the highway remain unstable.
Idaho Transportation Department workers successfully cleared out the mud, rocks and debris left on the highway by a Tuesday morning mudslide north of Council. Flooding forced other closures in areas where water was running over the road, creating hazardous driving conditions.
According to authorities, at least one driver ignored the closure and drove around warning barriers on U.S. 95 near Weiser. The pickup ended up washing off the road and into a ditch, and the driver had to be rescued.
ITD warns travelers to be alert for road hazards and obey all closed road signs. For the latest on road conditions and closures, click here.
