Today In Your Neighborhood: Eckert Bridge reopened and Steps for Schools at the Capitol

TREASURE VALLEY, Idaho — These are a few of the things happening today in your neighborhood:

• ECKERT BRIDGE REOPENED
  
  • Eckert Road Bridge is back open after ITD and ACHD successfully diverted part of the Boise River to complete interim repairs, just in time for the float season!
  • As we reported, the bridge closed back in January after a routing inspection revealed severe decay in its support structures.
  • These repairs are temporary and the bridge will be fully replaced in Fall 2026.
    
• UNITEDHEALTHCARE VIRTUAL HIRING EVENT
  
  • UnitedHealthcare hosting a virtual career even for Idahoans today.
  • United is hoping to fill 80 new positions, particularly in care coordination and community outreach work.
  • That's today from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and you can sign up here and see a list of available positions here.
    
• STEPS FOR SCHOOLS WALKING CHALLENGE
  
  • And thanks to the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health, public schools in Idaho are receiving a $40,000 donation.
  • This is on behalf of 50 elected officials who completed the Steps for Schools Walking Challenge.
  • There will be a ceremony to celebrate today on the first floor rotunda of the Idaho Capitol at 12 p.m. today.