6/10/2009
Northbound lanes on Idaho 21 from Gowen Interchange to top of Lucky Peak Dam closed during Ironman competition
BOISE - Northbound lanes on Idaho 21 from the Gowen Interchange to the top of Lucky Peak Dam will be closed Saturday (June 13) from approximately 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to accommodate Boise's Ironman Triathlon competition. The Idaho Transportation Department encourages motorists who use the popular recreational route to plan their activities accordingly and be aware of the following temporary traffic measures:
- Flaggers will be posted at both the Gowen Interchange and at the top of Lucky Peak Dam, as well as at the intersection of Idaho 21/Federal Way, and at the side street entrances in between.
- The eastbound and westbound off-ramps at the Gowen Interchange also will be closed, with motorists detoured to Broadway Avenue.
- Myrtle Street between 9th and Capital will be closed, with motorists detoured at 9th, south to Federal Way and back onto U.S. 20/26 at Broadway Avenue.
- Front Street will be closed between Capital and 9th, with motorists detoured at Capital north to Idaho Street and south on 9th back to Front Street.
Electronic signs are posted to warn motorists of the impending closure.
Emergency services will be allowed northbound on the highway if necessary.
Southbound lanes on Idaho 21 are not affected and will remain open.