Rocky Peckham, of Ridgeline Utilities, works in an excavator to fix a damaged pipe at Prairie Trail in Coeur d'Alene on Friday.
August 16, 2026
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Road projects upset some motorists; officials explain why they’re needed
Road projects upset some motorists; officials explain why they’re needed
If you haven’t noticed, it’s construction season in northern Idaho. Whether it’s Interstate 90, neighborhoods in Coeur d’Alene or Post Falls or even the Silver Valley countryside, motorists often struggle to avoid delays, detours or complete road closures marked by orange traffic cones.