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The Idaho Department of Transportation received a $7.42 million Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on March 18, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This award funds a safety improvement project at the intersection of the I-86 Business Loop and Pocatello Avenue in American Falls, Idaho. The project will enhance transportation safety and roadway mobility by improving traffic flow through intersection design and operational enhancements.

The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance to state transportation departments for highway infrastructure development, preservation, and improvement activities. As a state-administered program, the funding enables the Idaho Department of Transportation to prioritize and execute projects meeting federal planning, design, and environmental requirements. This award represents formula-allocated federal highway funds distributed to Idaho based on statutory formulas under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), with the FHWA division office in Idaho responsible for approving and executing the project agreement prior to construction commencement.

Project description

This project will improve safety at the intersection of the I-86 business loop and pocatello AVE in american falls. This will enhance safety by improving the traffic flow and increasing the mobility of the roadway.