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August 23, 2010 in Idaho
Judge to decide Tuesday in oversized load case
LEWISTON — A state judge says he will take a day before deciding whether ConocoPhillips can begin hauling massive loads of oil equipment along U.S. Highway 12 in North Idaho.
Last week, 2nd District Judge John Bradbury put a temporary halt on the company’s plans to truck four oversized loads along the federally protected scenic river corridor.
Bradbury heard more than two hours of testimony during a hearing today in a lawsuit filed by three Idaho residents seeking a permanent block on the shipments.
The Lewiston Tribune reports that Bradbury intends to review arguments and issue a ruling Tuesday.
Opponents say the shipments would threaten public safety, pose a risk to the pristine corridor and hurt the region’s tourism industry.
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liarsinnews on August 23 at 5:15 p.m.
Just returned from a vacation trip and the damaged highways from trucks is pathetic, notwithstanding, countless tire carcass remnants strewn all over the highways.. Time to charge the trucking industry to clean up the chunks of rubber. Jake brakes should be banned.