Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Semi Crash North of New Meadows Blocking US95 ** Update **

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642
(208) 846-7550
Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: 5/31/2017 3:30 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

** Update **

As of 2:47 p.m., US95 was reopened with flaggers directing traffic at the scene. One lane of travel is currently open, while crews continue to clear the scene and repair power lines.

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** Original Release **

At this time, the Idaho State Police are currently investigating a crash involving a commercial vehicle that has rolled and is blocking US95 at milepost 173, approximately 10 miles north of New Meadows. The Idaho Transportation Department has closed US95 from milepost 161 to 186 (New Meadows to Pollock). Power lines are down in the area. More information will be released when it becomes available.

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