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Interstate 90 West at Exit 49: Bunker Ave / Silver Mountain (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Another mileage sign on Interstate 90 West. It's 2 miles to Smelterville, 5 miles to Pinehurst, and 34 miles to Coeur d'Alene. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West at mile marker 49. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West at Exit 48: Smelterville (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Another mileage sign on Interstate 90 West. It's 2 miles to Pinehurst, 4 miles to Kingston, and 31 miles to Coeur d'Alene. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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View on Interstate 90 West at mile marker 46. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West at Exit 45: Pinehurst (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West will traverse a 5% downgrade 1 mile ahead, as this sign warns. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West at Exit 43: Kingston (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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The speed limits remain 75 mph for cars and 65 mph for trucks. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Another mileage sign on Interstate 90 West. It's 2 miles to Cataldo, 27 miles to Coeur d'Alene, and 61 miles to Spokane. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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ICP Users should take Exit 39. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Also take Exit 39 to Cataldo Mission. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West at Exit 40: Cataldo (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West as it enters Kootenai County. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West as it crosses the Coeur d'Alene River. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Take Exit 39 to Cataldo Mission National Historic Landmark. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West at Exit 39: Old Mission State Park (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 90 West. It's 4 miles to the junction of ID 3, 23 miles to Coeur d'Alene, and 57 miles to Spokane. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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View on Interstate 90 West at mile marker 38. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West at Exit 34: ID 3 - Rose Lake / Harrison / St Maries (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Another Interstate 90 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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All trucks over 26,000 GVW and livestock/Hazmat haulers must stop at the Weigh Station ahead when it's open. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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As Interstate 90 West nears what is known as 4th of July Pass, the speed limit decreases to 65 mph for all traffic. We're going to be doing a bit of climbing ahead. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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The Weigh Station ahead also serves as a Boat Check Station. Therefore, all watercraft must stop. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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View on Interstate 90 West at mile marker 33. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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This sign warns motorists to watch for ice in shaded areas for the next 8 miles, as Interstate 90 West gains elevation climbing 4th of July Pass. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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The Weigh Station / Boat Check Station ahead can also be used for Chaining Up. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Weigh Station / Boat Check Station on Interstate 90 West in Kootenai County, to the east of 4th of July Pass. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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View on Interstate 90 West as it starts to climb 4th of July Pass. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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A 50 mph curve exists ahead as Interstate 90 West continues to climb 4th of July Pass. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West enters Idaho Panhandle National Forest at this point as it climbs 4th of July Pass. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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More 55 mph curves exist ahead as Interstate 90 West makes its climb. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Another view on Interstate 90 West as it makes its way up 4th of July Pass. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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View on Interstate 90 West as the climb continues. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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More curves and climbing ahead. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West as it climbs 4th of July Pass. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Still more curves and climbing to go. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Take Exit 28 to Mullan Road Historical Park. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West at Exit 28: 4th of July Pass Recreation Area (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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View of the ramp for Exit 28 as Interstate 90 West nears the top of 4th of July Pass. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Approaching the summit of 4th of July Pass, this sign warns that on the other side, Interstate 90 West will traverse a 6% downgrade which will start 2,000 feet ahead. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West as it reaches the summit of 4th of July Pass at an elevation of 3,069 feet. A Parking Turnout exists at the summit for trucks to check their brakes before heading down the long, steep grade ahead. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West at the Parking Turnout at the summit of 4th of July Pass. Trucks should enter the Parking Turnout to check their brakes before descending the steep downgrade ahead. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West begins to descend the west side of 4th of July Pass at mile marker 28. The downgrade will be a 6% grade which lasts for the next 4 miles. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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The speed limit remains 65 mph for all traffic on Interstate 90 West heading down the west side of 4th of July Pass. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 90 West. It's 5 miles to the junction of ID 97, 14 miles to Coeur d'Alene, and 46 miles to Spokane. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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View on Interstate 90 West at mile marker 27, as it descends 4th of July Pass. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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View on Interstate 90 West as it continues its descent. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West at mile marker 26. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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View on Interstate 90 West as it continues its descent down 4th of July Pass. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Nearing the bottom of 4th of July Pass, we see this Chain Removal Area. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Take Exit 22 to Wolf Lodge District. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West at Exit 22: ID 97 - Harrison (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 90 West. It's 8 miles to Coeur d'Alene, 10 miles to the junction of US 95, and 40 miles to Spokane. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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View on Interstate 90 West at mile marker 21. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West as it crosses Lake Coeur d'Alene. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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View of Lake Coeur d'Alene from Interstate 90 West, looking to the north. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Watch for wildlife and game crossing the highway for the next 5 miles. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West will traverse some winding curves ahead as it approaches Coeur d'Alene. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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View on Interstate 90 West nearing Coeur d'Alene. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West at Exit 17: Mullan Trail Road (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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View on Interstate 90 West at mile marker 17. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West as it enters the Coeur d'Alene city limits. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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There are some lower than usual bridge clearances for the next 2 miles on Interstate 90 West. Any overheight vehicles should use Exit 14. Trust me, the bridges are still plenty tall enough for most vehicles (they're well over 15 feet in height). (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Take any of the next 5 exits to Coeur d'Alene. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Mileage sign listing the distances to the three upcoming exits to Coeur d'Alene. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Traffic to the Kootenai County Fairgrounds should use Exit 12. (Photo taken 5/25/16). |
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Interstate 90 West at Exit 15: City Center / Sherman Ave (Photo taken 5/25/16). |