Several months into the $4 million Kimball Avenue Bridge replacement project, some downtown Caldwell business owners say ongoing road closures, detours and construction are creating challenges for customers and affecting business traffic.
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Caldwell bridge project frustrates downtown business owners
The project began in February after city officials determined the aging bridge had reached the end of its service life and needed to be replaced. The bridge, originally built in the 1930s and expanded in the 1970s, was identified by state inspectors as needing replacement.
Funding for the project is being provided through the Idaho Transportation Department’s Local Highway Technical Assistance Council program…