The Idaho Transportation Department invites Magic Valley community members to attend a public meeting on Monday, June 30, to provide input on the Snake River Crossing Project and help review and refine the first phases of analysis and design before the project moves forward.
During this public meeting, ITD will share study findings, initial concepts and evaluation criteria, project goals, and a range of alternative locations for an additional Snake River crossing.
“Our shared goal with local and regional partners is to address growing traffic and regional connectivity challenges in the Magic Valley,” District Engineer Jesse Barrus said. “A potential additional Snake River crossing is a key part of reaching that goal, and we look forward to hearing the community’s feedback.”
In 2024, the Idaho Transportation Board approved funding to begin next steps to enhance Magic Valley regional mobility including launching the environmental review process for a new Snake River Crossing to consider options for an additional bridge crossing, potentially extending State Highway 25 or State Highway 79 or widening U.S. Highway 30 or State Highway 46.
The project will utilize information gathered from previous studies and include coordination with the new Magic Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization to identify and evaluate feasible, buildable, and fundable bridge alternatives.
“This public meeting marks a key milestone in the Snake River Crossing project and offers the community a chance to provide input on potential 1,500-foot-long bridge locations,” said Dan McElhinney, the ITD Chief Deputy and Chief Operations Officer. “Taking a major bridge project of this scale from concept to construction will continue to require strong regional collaboration, innovative funding solutions, and long-term commitment.”
Opportunities to participate are available both in person and online. Both experiences will include the same information and chances for feedback:
In Person: June 30, 2025, drop in anytime between 4 and 7 p.m., Herrett Center for Arts and Science, 315 Falls Ave, Twin Falls
Online: June 30 through July 30, 2025, snakerivercrossing.com
An additional public meeting is anticipated in early fall. For more information, please visit the project website: itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/snakerivercrossing.