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UPDATE AT 741 P.M. One lane of U.S. Highway 95 now open through mudslide area

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U. S. Highway 95 north of Riggins has partially reopened with one lane available for traffic following a mudslide at Fiddle Creek. The Idaho County Sheriff's Office announced this update on Saturday evening and warned that the lane might close again Sunday morning. The highway remains closed from milepost 196 near Riggins to milepost 204 near Lucile, affecting essential north-south travel in Idaho.

Traffic is being rerouted to the direction it came, as no alternate routes exist around the closure. Mud, rocks, and logs are obstructing the roadway, which authorities reported late Friday. The Idaho Transportation Department is monitoring conditions and assessing the road's safety for reopening. Local officials stress the importance of the highway for regional connectivity and commerce. As of now, no timeline for the complete reopening has been established.

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