Why it Matters
U.S. 20 is the main east-west arterial in eastern Idaho, running 100 miles between Idaho Falls and the Montana state line. Improving the 6.5-mile stretch of the Henry’s Lake Flat in Island Park will improve traffic safety and flow along a busy two-lane section of the corridor.
Project Description
This project will construct passing lanes on northbound U.S. 20 between Island Park Lodge and Red Rock Road and on southbound U.S. 20 between the Henry’s Fork Outlet Bridge and the junction of Idaho 87. Work will take place this summer.
ITD will reconstruct one side of the road at a time so that the highway can remain open, thus minimizing disruption to local, commercial and tourist traffic.
Current Status
 Advertised: May 1, 2009
Bids opened: Bids open June 9, 2009
Contractor: Gale Lim Construction LLC, Blackfoot [bid results]
Bid awarded: June 29, 2009
Construction Start: July 29, 2009
Current Project Phase: Under Construction
Estimated Completion: Early September, 2009
Project News Releases
News Release: July 29, 2009, June 10, 2009
Project Materials:
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