East Hayden Lake Road out
<p>SHAWN GUST/Press Crews with the Lakes Highway District work on East Hayden Lake Road Tuesday after it had become unsafe for motorists. Approximately 100-foot section of one lane has been removed while making preparations to repair the roadway.</p>
Lakes Highway District is advising drivers to use caution and expect delays, after roughly 40 feet of road failed on East Hayden Lake Road this weekend.
Due to recent heavy rains, a portion of road has slid away from the rest of the arterial, said road supervisor Eric Shanley.
The section is located about a mile past the Dodd Road intersection on East Hayden Lake Road.
The slide occurred on early Sunday, Shanley said.
"The water has been surcharging the roadway, it built up pressure and pushed a portion of the road away," Shanley said.
The highway district has contained the portion of road to still allow one driving lane.
The damage is expected to cost $100,000, Shanley said.
"Just the hauling cost of what has to come out of there is extensive," he said. "Then we have to bring material back in."
The road is expected to be repaired by the end of next week.