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Lightning Creek bridges lost; Forest Service narrows closure, FEMA disaster declared and heavy repairs likely in 2028
Summary
Forest Service reported two bridges lost and substantial road damage at Lightning Creek following recent storms, modified the closure to allow non‑motorized access only, and said FEMA signed a disaster declaration; engineering and design work mean heavy repairs likely will not occur until spring–summer 2028.
Andrew Scowland, district ranger for the Sandpoint Ranger District, told Bonner County commissioners that a recent wind‑and‑flood event caused major damage at Lightning Creek: two bridges were lost and other crossings sustained substantial damage, prompting a closure order and safety concerns for the public.
Scowland said the Forest Service modified the closure to permit non‑motorized traffic — hiking, mountain biking and stock animals — after…
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