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ITD imposes speed restrictions on Highway 95
north of Mt. Hall junction
February 3, 2015
The Idaho Department of Transportation will begin break-up speed restrictions Wednesday morning, February 4, for drivers on a 16.5-mile section of U.S. 95 through Boundary County, close to the Canadian border, to protect against potential damage due to pavements and soils weakened by a combination of freeze-thaw cycles and heavier vehicles.

Beginning Wednesday morning at 6:00 a.m., heavy commercial vehicles more than 10,000 lb. GVW will be restricted to 30 mph from Copeland Junction to the Canadian Line (milepost 522-538.56). Trucks will be allowed legal axle weights, but oversize and annual over-weight permitted vehicles will not be allowed to operate on the highway.

Three other Idaho highways have had ITD restrictions since January 29, including:

- Idaho 41, milepost 8-39.06
- Idaho 53, milepost 0-14.3
- Idaho 54, milepost 0-8

When subjected to high speeds and heavy loads, soft spots begin to wear, eventually breaking up and creating potholes.

ITD is asking motorists to be patient when traveling on highways where limitations have been placed.
 
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