SMITH'S FERRY, Idaho — The comment period to weigh in on the historic Rainbow Bridge has been extended. Construction on the new Highway 55 bridge is scheduled to begin in the next few years.

"The decision is not made even though ITD is recommending the removal at this point," said Jill Youmans with the Idaho Transportation Department.

Learn more about the options for the future of Rainbow Bridge: Historic Rainbow Bridge on Highway 55 may be dismantled due to safety concerns and high costs

It is something that's been discussed for decades, and now the state of Idaho is one step closer to building a new bridge and possibly saying goodbye to an old landmark.

According to ITD officials, it would cost significantly more to Idaho taxpayers to preserve the old Rainbow Bridge as a tourist a

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