Repair work starts on damaged Highway 3

Highway 3 at Black Lake is the latest North Idaho stretch of roadway damaged by moisture, requiring repairs.

Crews on Thursday started work on a 100-foot section that is sliding about an inch per day.

Delays are expected for at least the next week.

The Idaho Transportation Department will remove the surface layer of asphalt and build the road back up with additional road base material.

The section was reduced to one lane during repairs on Thursday and will be opened back up to two lanes once these repairs have been completed. The speed limit is reduced to 25 mph and will remain so for the safety of drivers and motorcyclists while crews monitor the slide.

Highway 5 about 6 miles east of Plummer is also being repaired due to a slide. Traffic is allowed on the stretch.