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Gowen Road sidewalk gap at Eisenman intersection

Boise

Summary

Commissioners debated whether to force a 10-foot sidewalk on Gowen Road that would dead-end near an interstate off-ramp, with ITD detention basins in the way. They put it off for more ITD input.

At a glance

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Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Rebuilding the sidewalk and moving ITD's retention basins could cost the applicant significantly; deferring pushes that decision to a later hearing.

✅Who benefits

If denied, future pedestrians along the Gowen corridor; if waived, the property owner.

⚠️Who could be affected

If required, the property owner faces major engineering costs; pedestrians get a dead-end sidewalk either way.

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