MOSCOW, ID — A major infrastructure project more than two decades in the making reached a milestone today as the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) opened a new four-lane section of U.S. Highway 95 south of Moscow.

The realigned stretch, which extends from Reisenauer Hill to the city, is the final segment in ITD’s long-term effort to widen US-95 from Lewiston Hill to Moscow. Construction on this six-mile portion began in 2022 and is expected to cost nearly $90 million.

Designed to improve safety and efficiency, the new alignment replaces the previous two-lane roadway with a wider route that features a flatter grade, fewer curves, and controlled access points. The project was partially funded by Governor Brad Little’s Leading Idaho program.

“This improvement will make travel significantly safer, especially as we see Idaho’s population grow,” said Doral Hoff, ITD District Engineer. “We take your safety on the road seriously.”

The realignment effort began in 1999 and has transformed much of the corridor over the past two decades. With the new section now open to traffic, North Latah Highway District will assume responsibility for the former alignment, which will be renamed Reisenauer Road.

Although most of the project is complete, work on the bridge over Thorn Creek at the southern end of the corridor will continue through fall. During this phase, Reisenauer Road will only be accessible at its northern end near Moscow.