Homestead Road Tunnel in Hells Canyon closed starting Oct. 21

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Friday, October 18th, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

HELLS CANYON– (Release from Idaho Power) The tunnel on Homestead Road will be closed during the day for approximately six weeks starting Oct. 21 for maintenance.

The tunnel will close from 8 a.m.—5 p.m. MT seven days a week and reopen at night. A bypass road is available. That road is not suitable for trailers or vehicles with low ground clearance.

Homestead Road runs north from Copperfield Campground and follows the Snake River to Ballard Creek. The tunnel was originally a railroad passage.

For updates on the tunnel closure schedule, visit Idaho Power’s recreation updates page at idahopower.com/whatsopen.

About Idaho Power
Idaho Power, headquartered in vibrant and fast-growing Boise, Idaho, has been a locally operated energy company since 1916. Today, it serves a 24,000-square-mile area in Idaho and Oregon. The company has a long history of safely providing reliable, affordable, clean energy. With 17 low-cost hydroelectric projects at the core of its diverse energy mix, Idaho Power’s residential, business, and agricultural customers pay among the nation’s lowest prices for electricity. Its 2,100 employees proudly serve more than 640,000 customers with a culture of safety first, integrity always, and respect for all.

IDACORP Inc. (NYSE: IDA), Idaho Power’s independent publicly traded parent company, is also headquartered in Boise, Idaho. To learn more, visit idahopower.com or idacorpinc.com.