The Idaho Transportation Department announced two road construction projects on U.S. Highway 12 this summer that would likely affect recreationists, anglers and others through traffic.
The first project, Saddle Camp Road to Warm Springs between mileposts 140 and 152 will start this week. The work will include soft spot repairs, milling and paving, and new guardrail installation. A bicycle shuttle will be offered free of charge to cyclists during working hours 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
The second project, from the Lochsa Ranger Station to Holly Creek between mileposts 121 and 131 will receive repairs and improvements as well. The first of two seasons of work will begin July 10 and conclude mid-October. The work will include shoulder notch widening on both sides of the highway, the construction of reinforced soil slopes, and the replacement of multiple culverts.
The road may be reduced to one lane with possible maximum 30-minute delays at times and motorists are urged to watch carefully for flaggers or pilot cars. The driving surface will vary from milled surface to gravel surface at the pipe crossings and soft spot repairs.
