Valley County Road and Bridge

08/13/2026

🚧 ROAD BACK OPEN 🚧

Thanks for your patience and please slow down over temporary rough road conditions.

!! Correction: Closure is next week 8/12 !!

🚧 Temporary Road Closure Notice 🚧

West Mountain Road South of Cascade will be closed for a culvert repair next week on Wednesday 8/12.
✔️Use alternate routes
✔️Follow detours

08/11/2026

🚧 Reminder!! 🚧

✔️West Mountain Road South of Cascade will be closed for a culvert repair tomorrow 8/12.

✔️West Mtn has been graded on the west side of Lake Cascade in preparation for this work.

✔️The detour is through Donnelly and slightly longer for this one‑day repair. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Thank you for your patience!

!! Correction: Closure is next week 8/12 !!

🚧 Temporary Road Closure Notice 🚧

West Mountain Road South of Cascade will be closed for a culvert repair next week on Wednesday 8/12.
✔️Use alternate routes
✔️Follow detours

08/06/2026

**UPDATE @ 10:22 pm**
Highway 55 is back open. Once again we thank you for your patience and continued support. This incident is under investigation by the Idaho State Police; we will not be able to release any further information at this time.
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**UPDATE** @ 6:42pm

Idaho State Police will be taking over the scene and conduct an investigation with the help of an accident reconstructionist. Highway 55 will remain closed for several more hours, and updates will be provided as soon as more information about the closure becomes available.

Thanks again for your patience and understanding. Please remember to follow speed limits and be mindful of neighborhoods while taking the alternate routes.
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8/5/26 5:59 PM
Incident Report - Traffic Accident

We’re on the scene of a vehicle accident on Highway 55 near Smiley Ln, just north of Donnelly. The highway is temporarily closed, but we’re working to get at least one lane open as soon as possible. Thanks in advance for your patience and cooperation.

Just a reminder: if you take side roads, drive slowly, respect speed limits and neighborhoods, and keep an eye out for pedestrians and pets.

08/04/2026

!! Correction: Closure is next week 8/12 !!

🚧 Temporary Road Closure Notice 🚧

West Mountain Road South of Cascade will be closed for a culvert repair next week on Wednesday 8/12.
✔️Use alternate routes
✔️Follow detours

08/03/2026

🚧 Road Department Relocation 🚧

We have relocated! Our new office is now located at:
55 Gold Dust Cascade, Idaho

Please note: Due to staffing, please visit the website for the best ways to contact our team for permits applications, public inquiries or other requests.

Thank you!

08/02/2026

🚧 **Important Update from the Adams County Sheriff's Office** 🚧

Highway 95 is currently closed due to a fire. As a result, expect heavier traffic on Highway 55 this Sunday. Please be patient and drive safely during this time.

Stay informed by following their page for further updates.
Adams County Sheriff's Office- Idaho

07/30/2026

🚧 Construction for the replacement of the Abstein Bridge is underway.

🚧 The new bridge will be installed just west of the current structure.

🚧 This bridge replacement project is funded by Valley County Road & Bridge and a US Department of Commerce EDA Grant.

Abstein Bridge work in full force. The new bridge will sit next to the historic bridge (which I love).

07/29/2026

Road & Bridge now takes public inquiries through a form on the county website. This new system helps ensure that resources are directed to the highest priority issues while maintaining transparency and consistency.

Requests fall into three priority levels:

🟥Priority 1: Public safety issue. Immediate response. An immediate risk to public safety, significant roadway damage, or a threat to life, health, or property. (Example: roadway washout, fallen tree over road, flooding across roadway, bridge or culvert failures)

🟨Priority 2: Urgent maintenance issue. Response within the week. Not an immediate hazard, but it needs prompt evaluation to keep it from getting worse or disrupting service. (Example: shoulder erosion, plugged culvert, significant potholes)

🟩Priority 3: General complaint or service request. Monitored and folded into planned work. Handled through routine maintenance, future work planning, or ongoing monitoring. (Examples: dust complaints, requests for grading, roadway improvement requests, general service suggestions)

What helps us most: the road name and nearest cross street, what you are seeing, and a phone number in case the crew has a question.

To access the new system, visit our website and navigate to the Road and Bridge Department pages. From there, click on the green "Public Inquiries" button or access directly at https://www.co.valley.id.us/departments/roadandbridge/publicinquires

07/23/2026

We need more horsepower to keep up with demand. The road department is rapidly modernizing and growing our team.

✔️We are hiring for several roles.
✔️Come join us!
✔️Visit the Valley County website to apply: https://www.co.valley.id.us/departments/HumanResources

07/20/2026

Valley County Road Department Public Service Announcement

Our office is currently experiencing a temporary staffing shortage, and we are unable to respond to public inquiries as quickly as we normally do. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to grow our team and restore full service capacity.

To ensure your request is received and routed correctly, please use one of the following methods:

➡️ Email your inquiry to our general inbox: [email protected] your name, contact information, road name and location and the nature of your request.

➡️ Call and leave a detailed voicemail including your name, contact information, road name and location and the nature of your request.

Using these channels helps us track and prioritize incoming needs while we expand our staff.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this transition.