8/21/2009
I-84 Gowen exit (Exit 57) work to begin Aug. 31
BOISE - Work on Idaho 21 in the area of the Gowen exit (Exit 57) off I-84 is expected to begin Aug. 31, the Idaho Transportation Department announced. The work is expected to be complete by late September.
The initial work will be between the eastbound and westbound ramps in that area. The ramps will be repaved and cattle guards modified. The ramps will be closed each night through Sept. 4 from 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with traffic detoured to the Eisenman Interchange during closures. The portion of Idaho 21 that runs under I-84 in the area also will be resurfaced.
In mid-September, crews will rebuild the eastbound off-ramp from I-84 at the Gowen Interchange due to severe rutting and cracking. For the eight days of the reconstruction, there will be a total closure of the eastbound off-ramp. Traffic will be detoured to Eisenman Road.
In addition, multiple video detection cameras will be installed for both north- and southbound traffic at the Gowen Road/Idaho 21 intersection through a cooperative agreement with ACHD.
Idaho Sand & Gravel Co. of Nampa is the contractor on the $1.1 million project.