The Lenore bridge, which was shut down by emergency order earlier this week, could re-open to weight-restricted traffic as soon as today (Thur).
The Idaho Transportation Department issued an emergency closure after broken planks were discovered on the bridge deck.
Officials say bridge substructure inspections were completed Wednesday and approval was granted to begin the temporary repairs, which involve placing large steel plates over the damaged portion of the bridge.
ITD bridge engineers will evaluate and make bridge weight capacity calculations. Once the calculations are confirmed, regulatory signage will be installed and the bridge will be open to traffic.
After the bridge is opened there will be enhanced enforcement of the posted weight rating to help ensure the bridge can remain open as the main access to Lenore.
