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Fairview Bridge in Crisis | Boise News
The Fairview Avenue bridge over the Boise River is crumbling—literally. Built in 1932 and expanded in 1976, its foundation is dangerously eroded from past floods, including a major 2017 event. With 17,000 daily users, officials warn delaying replacement risks catastrophic failure, costly emergencies, and operational chaos. They’re seeking $21 million in federal funds to replace the entire structure with a modern, four-lane bridge featuring multi-use paths and Greenbelt access—projected to cost less to maintain. Design work starts by 2028, construction by 2030. No immediate safety threat…
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