Third Street boat launch open

COEUR d'ALENE - Despite all the work on the west end of McEuen Park, the boat launch has remained open. City street crews will soon begin removing asphalt from the area leading to the ramp, but the facility will not be closed during demolition.

After new curbing is installed, the ramp may be closed temporarily while new asphalt is put down.

Coeur d'Alene Street Superintendent Tim Martin said he will work with his crews to keep the launch at least partially open during paving. If complete closure is necessary, Martin said it would likely be brief and attempts will be made to notify the public.