Interchange project near Clearwater River Casino delayed

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Rising construction costs and supply chain issues have forced the delay in a planned interchange project near the Clearwater River Casino and Lodge east of Lewiston.

Work had been set to begin this spring, but construction costs have increased for essential materials like steel, concrete, asphalt and fuel.

Because of the price increases, the Nez Perce Tribe has contributed an additional $1.2 million for construction. More recent estimates call for another $5.5 million. To cover the increase, the project was submitted for additional federal funding. Recipients will be announced later this summer.

The interchange project is not the only one to be delayed because of cost increases. Last week, the Idaho Transportation Board rejected the bid to resurface eight miles of U.S. Highway 12 between Orofino and Greer. That project will not be advertised again until fall for construction next spring. (Idaho Transportation Department, Lewiston Tribune)

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