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Shoshone County

County road alerts, weather impacts, closures, construction notices, and local safety resources for Shoshone County.

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Idaho 511

Use the official Idaho 511 map for current road conditions, closures, traffic events, construction, cameras, weather stations, restrictions, and mountain-pass information near Shoshone County.

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Official Idaho 511 WZDx work-zone alerts are shown in Road Alerts below. Broader Idaho 511 road conditions, cameras, passes, traffic events, and advisories will be added after the pending developer key is issued.

Road conditions

Road Alerts

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Road closure High priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Road closed: Old River Rd eastbound

Official Idaho 511 work zone on Old River Rd eastbound near Coeur D'Alene River to Coeur Dalene River Rd in Shoshone County. All lanes closed.

Bridge construction on Old River Rd Both Directions from Coeur D'Alene River to Coeur Dalene River Rd. All lanes closed. 9/17/2026 7:00 AM PT to 7/1/2027 5:00 PM PT Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day Activities: Consider Alternative Route.

Traffic impact: All lanes closed.

WZDx schedule: Sep 17, 2026 7:00 AM PDT through Jul 1, 2027 5:00 PM PDT.

Reported lanes: 1 closed.

The WZDx record reports workers present in the work zone.

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Construction Medium priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Work zone: Coeur Dalene River Rd northbound

Official Idaho 511 work zone on Coeur Dalene River Rd northbound near Old River Rd to Bear Creek Rd in Shoshone County. Alternating one-way traffic.

Bridge construction on Coeur Dalene River Rd from Old River Rd to Bear Creek Rd. Lane Alternating. 9/17/2026 7:00 AM PT to 1/1/2027 5:00 AM PT Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day Activities: Consider Alternative Route.

Traffic impact: Alternating one-way traffic.

WZDx schedule: Sep 17, 2026 7:00 AM PDT through Jan 1, 2027 5:00 AM PST.

Reported lanes: 1 alternating flow.

The WZDx record reports workers present in the work zone.

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Construction Medium priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Work zone: I-90 eastbound

Official Idaho 511 work zone on I-90 eastbound near Dredge Rd to S Latour Creek Rd in Shoshone County. Some lanes closed.

Road construction on I-90 Eastbound from MM (39) to MM (41). 1 Left lane closed. 3/2/2026 6:00 AM PT to 12/21/2026 5:00 PM PT Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day Width Restriction: 12ft 6in Speed Restriction: 45mph Activities: Mandatory Speed Limit in Force.

Traffic impact: Some lanes closed.

WZDx schedule: Mar 2, 2026 6:00 AM PST through Dec 21, 2026 5:00 PM PST.

Restrictions: Reduced Width: 12.5 feet.

Reported lanes: 1 closed, 1 open.

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Construction Medium priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Work zone: I-90 westbound

Official Idaho 511 work zone on I-90 westbound near Dredge Rd to S Latour Creek Rd in Shoshone County. Some lanes closed.

Road construction on I-90 Westbound from MM (39) to MM (41). 1 Right lane closed. 3/2/2026 6:00 AM PT to 12/21/2026 5:00 PM PT Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day Width Restriction: 12ft 6in Length Restriction: 110ft Speed Restriction: 45mph Activities: Mandatory Speed Limit in Force.

Traffic impact: Some lanes closed.

WZDx schedule: Mar 2, 2026 6:00 AM PST through Dec 21, 2026 5:00 PM PST.

Restrictions: Reduced Width: 12.5 feet; Reduced Length: 110 feet.

Reported lanes: 1 open, 1 closed.

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Construction Low priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Work zone: SH-3 northbound

Official Idaho 511 work zone on SH-3 northbound near Emerald Creek to Pine Drive in Shoshone County. All lanes remain open.

Major Road construction on SH-3 Both Directions from Emerald Creek to MM (52). 4/29/2026 7:30 AM to 11/13/2026 6:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day Width Restriction: 12ft Speed Restriction: 35mph Activities: Expect Delays. Expect Delays: Under 15 minutes

Traffic impact: All lanes remain open.

WZDx schedule: Apr 29, 2026 6:30 AM PDT through Nov 13, 2026 5:00 PM PST.

Restrictions: Reduced Width: 12 feet.

Reported lanes: 1 open.

The WZDx record reports workers present in the work zone.

Official source: Idaho 511 WZDx. Confirm current conditions on Idaho 511 before travel.
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Weather alerts

Weather Alerts / Red Flag Warnings

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No active weather alerts

No active weather alerts or Red Flag warnings have been posted for this county.

Public health

Health Dept Alerts

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Health Dept alert High priority Source: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Public Health Notices

Statewide Idaho Alert: Health advisories issued for Grasmere Reservoir and Bruneau Arm of CJ Strike

This is a State Wide Alert for Idaho. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare posted an official public health notice on Aug 21, 2026: Health advisories issued for Grasmere Reservoir and Bruneau Arm of CJ Strike

This notice is displayed on every Idaho county page because it applies statewide. It does not mean the source identified a county-specific case, exposure, closure, or local outbreak in this county.

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing health advisories for Grasmere Reservoir and the Bruneau Arm of CJ Strike, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Grasmere Reservoir is about 35 miles south of Bruneau on State Highway 51.
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Health Dept alert High priority Source: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Public Health Notices

Statewide Idaho Alert: Idaho reports increase in rabid bats, potential human exposures

This is a State Wide Alert for Idaho. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare posted an official public health notice on Sep 2, 2026: Idaho reports increase in rabid bats, potential human exposures

This notice is displayed on every Idaho county page because it applies statewide. It does not mean the source identified a county-specific case, exposure, closure, or local outbreak in this county.

Twenty-four rabid bats have been detected through testing in Idaho so far this year, more than in each of the past three years, and public health officials are also receiving more reports of possible encounters between bats and people or pets. 
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Fire & public safety

Fire & Safety Alerts

1 posted
Fire alert Medium priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

Nugget Hill Fire

Nugget Hill Fire listed by WFIGS in Shoshone County at 35 acres.

Reported size: 35 acres.
Discovered: Oct 14, 2026 5:19 PM PDT.
Updated: Oct 15, 2026 12:25 PM PDT.
Jurisdiction: USFS.
Protecting agency: USFS.
Dispatch center: IDCDC.
Fire cause: Undetermined.
Watch Duty incident updated: Oct 15, 2026 11:23 AM PDT.
Watch Duty reported size: 35 acres.
Wildlife safety

Wildlife Safety Alerts

0 posted

No wildlife safety alerts

No official cougar, bear, wolf, or other dangerous wildlife alerts have been posted for Shoshone County.

For an immediate threat, call 911 or the nearest sheriff's office. For non-emergency wildlife conflicts, contact the nearest Idaho Fish and Game regional office.

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