Crews finishing new wildlife crossing in southeast Idaho to protect migrating deer

By: Clark Corbin

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: August 31, 2026

Words: 812

Last Updated: 6 days, 9 hours ago

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Correction: This story was corrected to reflect that highway wildlife underpasses have also been built north of Bonners Ferry.

Crews are nearing completion of a new wildlife underpass in southeast Idaho after the public, nonprofit agencies, conservation groups and government agencies pushed for years to protect migrating wildlife herds and drivers.

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The Rocky Point Wildlife Underpass is expected to be completed this …

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