Idaho DOT Building’s $69M Revival | Boise News

After a catastrophic flood and asbestos exposure shut down Idaho’s transportation department headquarters two years ago, the agency is now racing to rebuild — but with ballooning costs and political pushback. Once a proud 60-year home on State Street, the 44-acre campus sits abandoned, boarded up and overgrown, while crews remove hazardous materials and plan a $64–$69 million renovation. With lawmakers already spending $42 million and asking for another $19.9 million, critics warn this could be a costly gamble — especially as the department vows to bring employees back home, despite mounting skepticism. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7448d9b3ee4a75a