Moon Pass open with restrictions
An overhead shot of the rock slide that previously had blocked the road headed over Moon Pass.
Courtesy photo
WALLACE – Moon Pass is open for the season, but there are few additional rules for those driving it.
According to Shoshone County Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke, crews are still working on the slope stabilization project from last year’s rockslide. This includes additional rock scaling, drilling, bolting, and site cleanup.
While the work is expected to wrap up by the end of June, Shoshone County officials wanted to make sure people could still travel the pass during the late spring and early summer months.
According to Stutzke, the pass will be closed Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., including a hard closure of the roadway between Bullion and the top of Moon Pass.
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 Shoshone County Public Works office at (208) 753-5475.