Road work targets 37 miles of US-95 near Plummer
Photo courtesy ITD Starting on July 12, crews will start construction on a project that will sealcoat 37 miles of U.S. 95 near Plummer this summer.
PLUMMER — Sealcoating will begin Wednesday on 37 miles of U.S. 95 near Plummer.
Crews will work on 4 miles at a time and take about a month to complete, ITD said.
Construction starts at Worley to Mica Creek, mileposts 404 to 421, and progresses south through Plummer, mileposts 378 to 398, before Tensed.
For two-lane sections of U.S. 95, ONLY one lane will be open during the day with pilot cars. For four-lane sections of U.S. 95, drivers can expect a single-lane closure in one direction. Lane closures and reduced speeds will be in effect day and night, ITD said.
Sealcoating is a surface treatment that takes place during the summer months and involves applying a layer of oil and rock chips to the roadway to add traction and protect the highway surface from the elements. The process requires hot temperatures and dry weather for chips to properly adhere to the oil.
Chips placed during sealcoats have the potential to cause windshield damage. Traveling as slowly as possible is recommended.