Teton Pass Information

Teton Pass Highway 22 is open again after 3 weeks of closure. Image of bus driving on detour.

Updated: 7.2.24

Teton Pass is open to travel, but many still need support. Resources will still be available all summer! Please see below for the many options.⁠

Project Updates: Pass reopened at noon on Friday, June 28th!

Teton Pass, Highway 22 is open again. The detour is paved, with two twelve foot wide lanes on the south side of the curve (inside edge) that will route traffic during the longer construction effort to rebuild the permanent roadway. See WYDOT's facebook page for impressive images and video of the project.

Tourists: Read our Teton Valley is a Destination blog for ideas on how to make the most of your time in Eastern Idaho.

UP-TO-DATE HIGHWAY INFORMATION

WYDOT is currently the best resource for up-to-date information on the Teton Pass closure.

WYDOT website including new Q&As about the detour
WYDOT Facebook Page
Wyoroad.info for Teton Pass
Receive text or email alerts (note: you must create an account and subscribe to Wyoming Highway 22 notifications)
Call “511” or “1-888-WYO-ROAD”

Latest News Coverage

COMMUTER AID/ COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Additional resources to ease the heavy burden of commuters are being developed daily. Please check back often.

Start Bus of Jackson - Back to regular schedule and fares for rides from Teton Valley.
If you are experiencing significant stress or hardship due to the Teton Pass closure, remember, you are not alone. Support is available!
For emergency financial assistance related to the pass closure for transportation expenses, childcare (ages 6+) costs, rent, or other basic needs, please contact the Community Resource Center of Teton Valley at (208) 354-0870 or info@crctv.org .
One22 of Jackson is offering assistance through a Temporary Emergency Relief for Commuters (TERC) program to help Teton Valley commuters offset increased costs as a result of the Teton Pass closure. TERC is an expansion of the emergency assistance One22 is known for and includes two tiers:
1. A one-time Quick Relief stipend of $250 for gas or groceries (in the form of a gift card). Applications are open now at one22jh.org/get-help/terc through July 15, or until a functional road along Teton Pass is opened.
2. Further assistance for those with more extensive needs than what Quick Relief can offer will be available via Emergency Relief. This can include support for the costs of extended childcare, transportation, rent or other burdens associated with the closure. Applications for Emergency Relief will be available soon.
Reach out to the Family Safety Network or Mental Health Coalition of Teton Valley . They're here to help you navigate any challenges you're facing. For immediate assistance, please call or text 988.
Five Tips for Reducing Pass Closure Stress If you need extra support during this time, contact the Mental Health Coalition to get personalized self-help resources, connect with a counselor, or qualify for six free counseling sessions. Call/text 208-354-6198 or email info@tetonvalleymentalhealth.com .
Teton Valley Food Pantry is handing out free food such as fresh produce, milk, eggs, protein sources, and other essentials every Monday evening in Victor City Park all summer long.
The Teton Area Mutual Aid Facebook Page is an excellent source of commuter support, ride share info, housing and camping connections, and community resource information.
Jackson Hole Chamber's Commuter Resources Page
Town of Jackson & Teton County, WY Engage Website for Resources

TRAVEL ROUTES IN & OUT OF TETON VALLEY

>Travel to/from Jackson, Wyoming can again best be accessed by traveling along HWY 22 over Teton Pass. Please prepare accordingly: route times will vary due to road construction and a reduced speedlimit. Check current route times via Google Maps .

>Access Teton Valley from Ashton, Idaho via HWY 32

>Access Teton Valley from Idaho Falls/Rexburg/Sugar City via HWY 33

>Access Teton Valley from Swan Valley, Idaho via HWY 31

Flying into the region:

>Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) is 75 minutes to Teton Valley.

>Jackson Hole Regional Airport (JAC) is temporarily on detour and is approximately 2 hours to Teton Valley.

>Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) is 2 hours to Teton Valley.

>Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) is 3.5 hours along the Madison River to Teton Valley.

>Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 4.5 hours to Teton Valley.

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

Teton County Idaho County Commissioners, Mayors and Staff of Tetonia, Driggs and Victor, and numerous nonprofit organizations in Teton Valley are developing business relief options and additional resources for local businesses affected by the Teton Pass Closure. Please check back daily for new updates.

Economic Injury Assistance

Businesses experiencing hardship due to this unexpected detour can fill out the worksheet below as a tool from the U.S. Small Business Administration when requesting an Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration.

Instructions for filling out the form: In the section “Estimated Adverse Economic Impacts,” please indicate the expected reasonable duration of the losses (e.g. 2-3, 3-5 months, etc.) Next, in the Explanation Box, please provide an indication of what the estimate is based on . If your business is anticipating declines in activity, or have experienced cancellation of reservations (hotel, tourist activities, etc) please indicate in the explanation, as well with an expected economic impact.

Please send completed forms to Teton County Emergency Management Coordinator, Greg Adams: gadams@tetoncountyidaho.gov

Estimated Disaster Economic Injury Worksheet For Businesses

CFR Guidance SBA Disaster Declarations

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