IDAHO CITY, Idaho (CBS2) — Highway 21 is back open as of Friday morning, after being closed in two spots for several days because of heavy snow and avalanche concerns.
According to 511, there are currently no closures active on the highway. Crews from the Idaho Transportation Department had been working to clear snow from a section of Highway 21 between Idaho City and Lowman since earlier this week.
Several feet of snow fell in the area quickly last weekend, and plows simply weren't able to keep up.
ITD crews were then faced with the daunting task of clearing the road. Here's what that 'huge undertaking' looked like on Thursday:
ITD had said Thursday that it was hoping to have the road reopened quickly, knowing that a lot of people want to be able to access the area this weekend.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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