Monday, August 19, 2013

Road Closure US12 at Lolo Pass

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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices
District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150




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DATE: August 19,2013 TIME: 04:00 PM LOCATION: Lolo Pass

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho Transportation Department


The Idaho State Police assisted the Idaho Transportation Department with blocking of US12 on Lolo Pass due to a forest fire. As of 02:59 PM, the road has been closed. There is currently no way for motorist to pass through to Montana using US12 at this time. We will advise when the highway has been reopened.


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