The state highway landscape in North Idaho is taking on a different look with projects continuing this fall. Two U.S. 95 projects from Garwood to Sagle will widen the highway from two lanes to four. “(Both) segments are expected to be complete by fall 2013,” said Barbara Babic, Idaho Transportation Department spokeswoman. The $35.9 million, 6.5-mile widening project from Chilco to Silverwood Theme Park will also add interchanges at Chilco and Bunco roads, a frontage road on the east side of U.S. 95 in the entire stretch and 1.5 miles of frontage road on the west side. All the current work is focused on the east frontage road. Clearing crews have completed work up to Bunco Road/Brian Walker, Coeur d'Alene Press. More here.

Question: Cecil Andrus coined the word "goat trail" for U.S Highway 95, back in the day. With all the improvements to the highway is it fair to call it "goat trail" any more?