SMITHS FERRY, Idaho —
A section of Highway 55 that closed over the weekend due to a rockslide Saturday night reopened to traffic Monday night.
The closure was lifted by 9 p.m., according to the Idaho Transportation Department.
According to ITD, construction crews worked all day to stabilize the hillside, and geotechnical experts inspected the area and confirmed it was safe to reopen the highway. ITD said that they are aware of the risks in the area and that a previously constructed safety catchment built under the slope kept the majority of the rockslide from reaching the highway.
The latest slide came after Highway 55 was closed for nearly a month last year due to aprevious rockslide.The extended shutdown had a direct impact on local businesses and holiday travel plans.
People can receive updates on road closures and reopenings by signing up for ITD project alerts. People can also visit Idaho 511 to learn about current highway conditions.
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