Three New Highway Underpasses Completed to Protect Migrating Deer
Paris, ID · September 9, 2026
Chilly mornings are settling across the valley right on schedule, though today's unbroken sunshine and mid-70s afternoon give us plenty of room to stretch out.
The Lead
Crews along U.S. Highway 30 south of Montpelier are nearing the finish line on three new wildlife underpasses at Rocky Point, capping off a multi-year effort to tame one of southeastern Idaho’s most hazardous travel corridors. The $11.9 million project targets a narrow geographic bottleneck wedged between the Bear River and nearby ridges, where thousands of migrating mule deer cross the highway every spring and autumn. Historically, that five-mile stretch averaged roughly 100 animal collisions each year, resulting in costly vehicular damage and constant danger for local commuters.
Built in partnership between the Idaho Transportation Department, Idaho Fish and Game, and regional landowners who contributed permanent migration easements, the infrastructure combines two precast box culverts, a bridge, and five miles of high fencing with escape ramps. With installation wrapping up ahead of the autumn migration, workers are completing final roadway resurfacing and fence alignments this week.
Today's Outlook
- High 74°F · Low 41°F — Clear
- Grab a light jacket for the brisk morning before enjoying the clear, sunny afternoon.
What's On Around Town
Montpelier: Ranch Queen Food Truck Pop-Up Bear Lake Valley Chamber of Commerce, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM Loaded specialty fries and fresh salads parked right in town for lunch.
Logan: Latinx Art Exhibition 28 West Center Street, 12:00 PM Engaging regional contemporary works showcased in downtown Logan's historic gallery corridor.
North Logan: Sip and Paint Night The Four Seasons Event Center (140 E 2200 N), 6:00 PM Casual evening painting workshop with drinks, supplies, and friendly company.
Spotlight & Story
- Dingle
- Before settling on its punchy moniker in 1886, this quiet settlement southeast of town cycled through names like Big Timber, Peg Leg Island, and Dingle Dell. When pioneer William Quayle opened the first post office in 1890, the shortened name became permanent.
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