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A "detour ahead" sign sits on a street in Coeur d'Alene on Friday.

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Road projects upset some motorists; officials explain why they’re needed
August 16, 2026 1:09 a.m.

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.