SH-13: Kooskia Curve | Idaho Transportation Department

Realigning the curve will make it safer and easier for drivers to navigate.

Project Regions

North-Central Idaho Near: Kooskia , Winchester
Project Routes
State Highway 13 US-95
Project Phase
Planning & Design

Realigning the curve will make it safer and easier for drivers to navigate.

Overview

This project will construct a curve improvement on SH 13 between Stites and Kooskia.

Background

This project will construct a curve improvement on SH 13 between Stites and Kooskia. The project will realign the curve closer to the river on the highway at milepost 23.5. Guardrail will not be added.

High above the river looking at a Kooskia curve on SH-13.

View of Sh-13 near Kooskia as seen above.

Construction

Construction is slated to begin in 2027. Work is anticipated to take 2.5 months to complete, with one lane closed.

Impacts could change once a contractor is hired, typically within one year of the start of construction.

Scheduled Costs (Dollars in Thousands with Match) : 2,550

Additional information can be found in the District 2 Highways Project List (approved Idaho Transportation Investment Program – Seven-year plan).

Contact

Manager: Robert Gordon

Robert.Gordon@itd.idaho.gov

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District 2 Phone: 208-799-5090

District 2 Fax: 208-799-4301

2600 Frontage Rd, Lewiston, ID