STANLEY, Idaho — After last year's Wapiti Fire and now heavy rains, the Idaho Transportation Department is closely monitoring Highway 21, which was partially closed due to a mudslide that occurred on Tuesday.

The closure is affecting one of the main arteries through central Idaho, just days before the Labor Day weekend.

“We are closed from milepost 93 to milepost 105, which extends from north of Grandjean to about Banner Summit,” said Jill Youmans from the Idaho Transportation Department.

WATCH: Mudslide cuts Highway 21 in half days before Labor Day Weekend — HWY. 21 closed in central Idaho after mudslide covers both lanes

Following a full day of rain over areas impacted by last year's Wapiti Fire, a mudslide has blocked Highway 21 between Lowman and Stanley.

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