The Idaho Transportation Department is making plans to rehabilitate and retrofit the bridge to improve safety, functionality and economic opportunity in the region.
Constructed in 1951, some components of the Clearwater Memorial Bridge are nearing the end of their service life.
Read MoreThe new bridge deck will include the same number of lanes on US-12 but provide wider shoulders and sidewalks as well as a painted median. As a result of a feasibility study in 2018, ITD will replace the deck using the existing piers.
Construction is expected to begin as early as 2023 and could take two seasons.
fact sheetThis project was developed with input from the community, with an open house held in 2019, a survey deployed in 2020 and stakeholder meetings held throughout design.
In October 2021, crews will replace the failing joints in the eastbound lanes. Read more.