Highway 54 closure, detour begins next week

BAYVIEW — A section of Highway 54 in Farragut State Park will close next week as a major intersection improvement project at Brig Road gets underway.

The closure will go into effect on Wednesday and span from east of Farragut’s North Road to near the top of the hill approaching Bayview. It is expected to last until July, according to the Idaho Transportation Department.

Improvements will include a redesigned intersection with dedicated turn lanes and a pedestrian underpass. The Idaho Transportation Department funds the $3 million project, which supports the park’s long-planned vision for its central entrance.

"These improvements will reduce congestion and enhance safety, while allowing hikers and bikers to safely travel between the north and south sides of the park without crossing the busy highway," a press release shared Thursday by ITD said.

During construction, drivers traveling between Farragut State Park and Bayview will follow a signed detour that uses the traffic circle to access Perimeter Road, then Bayview Road.

The detour adds less than five minutes of additional travel time, according to ITD.

Despite the closure, Farragut State Park will remain fully open and accessible throughout construction. 

Visitors should also expect temporary road closures and traffic pattern changes within the park as construction progresses.

Anyone with questions about construction activities, traffic impacts or park access can contact Farragut State Park at 208-683-2425 or by email at [email protected].