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Nampa wins a record $42.98 million federal grant for a Robinson Road railroad overpass

If you get stuck waiting on trains at Robinson Road and Greenhurst Road in Nampa, this one's for you. The city announced Friday that it has been selected for up to $42.

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Nampa's overpass would get up to $42.98 million in federal money

$42.98 million
in federal funding for the overpass
$53.7 million
for the whole overpass project
91
grants in the federal program, across 37 states

Sources: Idaho Press, Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls (KIVI)

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Daily Caldwellto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

Nampa wins a record $42.98 million rail overpass grant

Plus, Nampa's food truck rules head back to staff, and Sage Travel Plaza in Caldwell will close Dec. 1.

The TLDR

  1. Nampa lands a record $42.98 million grant for a railroad overpass
  2. Nampa council sends food truck rules back for changes
  3. Micron funds a new Canyon County-to-Boise express route
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