Drivers in Kootenai County should expect various nighttime lane closures, detours, and shifting traffic patterns throughout August as the Idaho Transportation Department performs a series of small maintenance and pavement preservation projects.
Work will take place overnight, typically between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., to limit daytime traffic impacts. Crews will rotate between several locations to complete tasks like resurfacing, sealing cracks and restriping, among and other surface repairs.
“We’re taking advantage of the cooler nighttime hours to minimize disruptions while improving the condition and safety of our highways,” Foreman TJ Gibson said. “We really appreciate the public’s patience and engaged driving for the safety of our guys and gals out working on the roads.”
Upcoming work schedule
Schedules may shift depending on weather and progress.
Aug. 4: Lane shift on State Highway 53 near Greensferry Road to remove existing striping in preparation for new lines.
Aug. 6: On-ramp to westbound Interstate 90 from Beck Road closed, and one lane closed on I-90 near the Washington state line for resurfacing.
Aug. 7: Lane closures at Beck Road and Point Parkway for resurfacing.
Week of Aug. 11: Crack sealing on the Post Falls Business Loop which consists of Seltice Way from Bay Street to Spokane Street.
Aug. 14: Full overnight closure at the intersection of Spokane Street and Seltice Way for resurfacing. Detours will be posted in 511 and via local signage.
Aug. 19: Both southbound lanes closed on U.S. Highway 95 near Appleway Avenue; detours for the intersection will be in place.
Aug. 21: Both northbound lanes closed on US-95 near Appleway Avenue; detours for the intersection will be in place.
Week of Aug. 25: Crack sealing throughout the US-95 corridor through Coeur d’Alene.
Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, drive with caution through work zones, and use Idaho 511 online or through the app for the most up-to-date traffic impacts and detour routes.