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Idaho is Addressing Its Aging Infrastructure with the Transportation Budget

March 16, 2023

The $310 million budget will help infrastructure around the state

Idaho residents may start to see a lot more construction work around their state if a new transportation budget is passed.

The Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee (JFAC) pushed through the 2023 transportation budget with a “do pass” designation on Wednesday.

The budget aims to give $100 million to ongoing transportation and safety projects across the state, as well as $210 million for future infrastructure spending. The transportation budget was met with applause from Governor Brad Little.

“Both of these supplementals were recommended by the Governor. The first is $200 million for local bridge maintenance and the second is $10 million for pedestrian safety projects,” said Matt Farina from JFAC.

The budget proposal passed through JFAC with a 17-3 majority.

According to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Idaho's transportation report card has a grade of C-, with it's bridges being in poor condition, and the roads needing an update.

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Source: KMVT.com, ASCE