Be extra careful when driving on U.S. 95

Due to the poor decision by the Idaho Transportation Department in Coeur d’Alene to re-pave only the slow (outside) lanes on Highway 95-South, they have created treacherous driving conditions. The re-paving was not done very well and is much higher than the inside passing lanes causing an imbalance and jerking when switching lanes.

I called the transportation department at the end of September when it was obvious the inside lanes were not going to be re-paved to match the slow (outside) lanes and was told that the paving window was closed. I explained that big puddles were created after a recent rainstorm and that will turn to ice or slush this winter creating incredibly horrible road conditions. This particular area is already hazardous and has numerous crosses along the roadside to prove it. I was told that they could shave the edges but that hasn’t been done yet and I bet it won’t get done now.

If you know anyone, especially high school students and college students, going to or coming from Moscow, Plummer-Worley or who live or work south of Coeur d’Alene, please warn them to be extra-super careful passing between Mica and Putnam roads.

JULIE A. BROWN

Coeur d’Alene