Lee Avenue Storm Drain Improvements

The City of Idaho Falls contracted with Knife River Construction to install a new storm line, catch basins, and manholes in Lee Avenue at the Intersections of 14^th Street and 15^th Street. 

The work will begin on Monday, Oct. 9, and is being done t...

Construction Update

Idaho Falls Public Works is pleased to announce that most of the various construction projects are going well and on schedule, with several roads now reopened. 

Below is an update on some of the larger projects.  Details about all planned...

Greater Idaho Falls Transit announces new after-hours service

Public transportation in Idaho Falls just got more accessible. Beginning Thursday, July 27, the Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) On-demand service will offer an after-hours service.  

“Thanks to the tremendous amount of support and fee...

Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) On-Demand receives City Achievement Award

A little over a year ago, the City of Idaho Falls launched its new public transit service, Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) On-Demand. Today, city officials are pleased to announce that GIFT received a City Achievement Award in the category of Public Wo...

Changes to library parking during water tower construction

Construction on the new water tower begins Monday, May 8, at the Idaho Falls Public Library. Parking has been modified during construction to accommodate library patrons. Once complete, there will be minimal impacts to parking at the library. 

The...

Idaho Falls street sweeping schedule

Now that the snow and ice are melting off the roadways, the Idaho Falls Street Division will begin sweeping streets. 

Work starts with arterial and collector streets, as well as streets with striping to prepare them for repainting. Crews will begi...

Construction to begin on new water tower in Idaho Falls

City of Idaho Falls officials are pleased to announce that construction of the new elevated water tower will begin the end of April. The new water tower has a larger 1 million gallon capacity and will be constructed over two years. 

The water towe...

Significant traffic impacts at Woodruff Avenue and 17th Street

Beginning Tuesday, April 11 there will be significant traffic impacts at the intersection of Woodruff Avenue and 17^th Street. Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes until the project is completed this fall.  

Traffic near the project area ...

Construction update on Woodruff Avenue and 17th Street intersection

The improvements to the Woodruff Avenue and 17^th Street intersection were delayed due to inclement weather conditions but are now set to begin the week of April 3. 

Contractors for Idaho Falls Power will begin work to move utilities early next wee...

Woodruff Avenue and 17th Street intersection improvement project

If weather conditions are favorable, improvements to the Woodruff Avenue and 17^th Street intersection are scheduled to begin on Monday, March 13. The intersection will be widened to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and accommodate forecasted popul...

Water Tower Informational Meetings

The City of Idaho Falls invites community members to attend one of two informational meetings to receive updates on the Idaho Falls water tower project.

The aging 85-year-old water tower will be replaced by a higher capacity water tower to accommodate Idah...

Idaho Falls City Council Approves Water Tower Location

The Idaho Falls City Council has unanimously voted to approve construction of the city’s new elevated water tower in the south parking lot of the Idaho Falls Public Library.  

The vote was held last evening at the city’s regularly scheduled city c...

City of Idaho Falls to Replace Water Tower

Idaho Falls, ID – Idaho Falls Public Works staff briefed the Idaho Falls City Council today on plans to replace the city’s aging water tower, currently located along the Snake River near Idaho Falls Power.  The tower has been scheduled f...