15-minute closures planned on the Lewiston Grade this weekend

Picture of the rockfall fencing on the Lewiston Grade.

Ongoing construction to repair fencing on U.S. Highway 95 near the top of Lewiston Grade that protects travelers from falling rocks will continue into the weekend.

From 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings, flaggers will stop traffic in the northbound and southbound directions for 15 minutes at a time while crews strategically dislodge rocks from the hillside to the highway below. Traffic will be cleared after each closure. These intermittent closures are necessary for the safety of the traveling public.

Live traffic impacts across the region from this project and others can be found by visiting 511.idaho.gov. Travelers can also dial 5-1-1 or download the app.