Drivers traveling along U.S. Highway 30 through Twin Falls should expect significant changes to their daily commute beginning Monday, June 22, as the Idaho Transportation Department launches a major resurfacing project on Kimberly Road that could stretch up to a full year.
What the Project Covers
The resurfacing work spans Kimberly Road from Blue Lakes Boulevard east to Eastland Drive, a stretch that sees heavy daily traffic through one of Twin Falls County’s most traveled corridors. The project goes well beyond a simple repaving effort — crews will also undertake roadway base improvements, drainage upgrades, new ADA-compliant ramps, and traffic signal replacements at the intersections of Kimberly Road with Blue Lakes Boulevard and Locust Street. Improvements to Blue Lakes Boulevard near the Kimberly Road intersection are also included in the scope of work.
The City of Twin Falls spent the last two years upgrading underground utilities along the corridor in preparation for this construction phase, coordinating the infrastructure work so the road surface project could proceed on a clean foundation.
Traffic Impacts Drivers Should Expect
During active construction, Kimberly Road will be narrowed to one lane in each direction where work is underway. Flaggers will direct traffic on Blue Lakes Boulevard near the Kimberly Road intersection during paving operations. Motorists should also be aware that some local side streets intersecting Kimberly Road may face temporary closures as crews work through each section of the project.
The combination of lane restrictions and potential local street closures means drivers using Kimberly Road for daily commutes, school runs, or commercial travel should plan additional time or identify alternate routes. Blue Lakes Boulevard, Addison Avenue West, and Falls Avenue are among the parallel corridors that could see increased congestion as the project progresses.
With summer heat already elevating fire risk across the Magic Valley — the Twin Falls Air Tanker Base was activated ahead of schedule this season due to climbing fire danger — road crews will be working through some of the hottest months of the year, which could affect paving schedules or temporarily accelerate closures when weather conditions are favorable for asphalt work.
What Comes Next
The project is expected to last up to one year, meaning disruptions along the Kimberly Road corridor could continue into mid-2027. ITD has not released a detailed phase-by-phase schedule, but drivers should monitor the department’s official channels for updates on lane closure locations, flagging operations, and any temporary street closures as construction milestones are reached. Residents and businesses along the corridor are encouraged to check for updates regularly and factor potential delays into daily travel plans throughout the duration of the project.