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Kimball Bridge construction in downtown Caldwell will run into summer 2027
The bridge project is state-funded and downtown is bracing for crowds
- $4 million
- for the state-funded bridge replacement
- 30,000+
- people at past Winter Wonderland opening weekends
Sources: KIVI-TV, Idaho Press
If you're headed downtown this season, expect construction to stick around. Work on the Kimball Bridge over Indian Creek now runs into summer 2027, and Winter Wonderland is still on.
The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council said in an email that crews hit conditions the 1930s-era plans didn't show, including concrete slabs, surprise retaining walls and a trunk line for cell and data service that can't be removed. The city also points to leaking gabion walls that keep water under the bridge.
“Our lunch business is pretty much nonexistent at this point.”
Kris Ott, owner of Chop Shop at Indian Creek Plaza
The city is developing an electronic reader board to point drivers to public parking on opening weekend. We suggest giving yourself extra time.
- Closed since February: Kimball Avenue between Blaine and Arthur streets
- Also closed: the right lane of Blaine Street
- Winter Wonderland opens Fri., Nov. 20
- Original finish date: Sept. 18
The bridge job slipped from September to summer 2027
- FebruaryKimball Avenue closes between Blaine and Arthur streets for the bridge replacement.
- Sept. 18The bridge work was expected to be finished.
- Nov. 20Winter Wonderland opens downtown.
- Summer '27Bridge construction is now expected to continue until this point.
Sources: KIVI-TV, Idaho Press
