RIGGINS, ID – The Idaho Transportation Department says both lanes of US 95 will remain closed until further notice between New Meadows and Riggins due to a crash involving hazardous materials.
“Yesterday around lunchtime a propane truck overturned on US-95 at milepost 177, rupturing the tank. First responders continue to clean up thousands of gallons of propane, which is a highly flammable material,” a press release says.
“This is a developing situation,” District 3 Field Operations Manager Eric Copeland says. “Depending how well recovery of the vehicle and propane goes, the highway could reopen as early as tomorrow or take until early next week.”
The highway is closed between mileposts 161 and 180. Local access to residences in the area is being provided, but no detour through the crash site exists.
Drivers should find alternative routes, including through Oregon and Washington if they need to travel between New Meadows and Riggins at this time and check 511.idaho.gov for updates. Another update will be sent tomorrow morning.
Courtesy ISP
