Moon Pass project delayed

WALLACE – Last week, Shoshone County Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke announced that a few snags have pushed back the completion of the stabilization project along Moon Pass. 

“I received word that the contractor working on Moon Pass has experienced some delays and will not be able to lift the weekday closures on June 30th as planned,” Stutzke said.  

No specific details were given concerning the reason for the delay, but crews have been busy on the slope stabilization project stemming from the April 2024 rockslide. This includes additional rock scaling, drilling, bolting, and site cleanup.    

In mid-May, Stutzke announced that the pass was clear of snow and navigable, but due to the work needed to be done, it would be closed Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., including a hard closure of the roadway between Bullion Creek and the top of Moon Pass. 

Last Thursday, Stutzke informed locals that the project deadline had been extended to July 11, with possible interruptions through July 17.  

Engineering firms GeoEngineers and HMH Engineering are collaborating on the project to ensure the project meets specifications and quality standards. The project is being funded entirely through state and federal emergency dollars, which have specific requirements in order to be accessed.   

For more information, call the Shoshone County Public Works office at (208) 753-5475.