Bonneville County partners with US Forest Service to repair Bear Creek Road

Road damaged in landslide may reopen soon

Bear Creek Road in Swan Valley shut down in 2023 after a landslide caused one lane to collapse. Repairs will soon get underway. | Courtesy U.S. Forest Service SWAN VALLEY—A portion of Bear Creek Road in Swan Valley has been closed since 2023 due to a landslide, but it may open soon. In a news release to EastIdahoNews.com Wednesday afternoon, Bonneville County commissioners say they just signed an agreement with the U.S. Forest Service to repair …

Bonneville County partners with US Forest Service to repair Bear Creek Road

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Wednesday, the Bonneville County Commissioners officially partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to begin repairs on Bear Creek Road. This agreement paves the way for reopening full access to popular recreational spots like Calamity Campground and the Snake River Boat Club, as well as numerous summer homes, which have been hampered since a 2023 landslide closed a section of the rural roadway. Since the landslide, acce…