WSDOT
expect congestion on US 195 and SR
27 between Spokane and Pullman, plus SR 26 between Vantage and Colfax, as fans
travel to and from the WSU Cougar football games.
p.m. and 7 a.m.
Intersection Improvements- On Friday September 20th the contractor will be paving a section at
the intersection of Francis and Freya. This work will occur between 9
a.m. and 3 p.m. The intersection will be controlled by flaggers with the
signal turned off. This will create longer backups and delays, so drivers are
advised to find alternate routes. Left turn movements at the
Market/Francis intersection are not allowed. Right turns are
OK.
Wednesday, September 18, from about 9 a.m. to as late as 3 p.m., be alert for lane restrictions on the Hamilton Street Bridge over the Spokane
River as crews do a routine inspection.
I-90/US 2-Airport Interchange to Havana- Monday through Thursday,
September 16-19, be alert for intermittent eastbound and/or
westbound lane restrictions or shoulder restrictions from about 9 a.m. to as
late as 3 p.m. as crews clean drains.
I-90/Division Street to Liberty Park- Intermittent shoulder
closures on I-90 between Maple and Hamilton during daytime hours to replace conduit, poles, wiring, and light fixtures,
including installing luminaires on I-90 from Latah Creek to the Hamilton
Interchange.
Roundabout- I90
westbound drivers exiting at Liberty Lake and drivers on Harvard Road should be alert for congestion,
traffic backups, and delays on the westbound off ramp as crews construct a roundabout at Mission and Harvard roads. Southbound Harvard Rd. is reduced to one lane. Mission
Ave. is open.
hours. Northbound US 195 is reduced to one lane in
the vicinity of Cheney-Spokane Road. Northbound drivers need to use Qualchan
Road to access Cheney-Spokane Road. The southbound off ramp to
Cheney-Spokane Road is closed so drivers need to be alert for
southbound highway traffic slowing to make right turns into Cheney-Spokane
Road. Inland Empire Way traffic is directed to the Thorpe Road intersection.
This is a permanent closure to accommodate the new northbound Cheney-Spokane
Road northbound on ramp.
SPOKANE VALLEY
Adams from Trent to Wellesley – Closed to traffic
7 a.m. Monday, September 16 until the end of October for
sidewalk updates and improvements. Drivers will be redirected via
Evergreen or Progress.
Wellesley between St. Charles Rd and Larch Rd – Narrowed
lanes, delays, and parking restrictions from 7 a.m. Monday,
September 16 until the end of October for sidewalk updates and improvements.
SPOKANE CITY
Greene Street Bridge Construction- A project to increase
the life of the Greene Street Bridge over the Spokane River starts tomorrow. Through mid-October, anticipate lane restrictions on the bridge and on Greene Street between South
Riverton Avenue and Upriver Drive.
Work on the bridge
will improve its load rating, allowing larger trucks and loads to use the
bridge. Ultimately, the project will extend the life of the bridge and
upgrade its service capacity. The project includes installing fiber-reinforced
polymer to the bridge deck and floor beams. Additionally, utility conduit
will be installed along the underside of the bridge and other related work will
be completed.
Washington Bridge Lane Restrictions- The bridge crew is
repairing joints on the south channel bridge with a left side lane closed until tomorrow from Spokane Falls Boulevard to the
Washington Street tunnel.
Maple Street Bridge South Bound Lane Restriction- Work to repair the
Maple Street Bridge guardrail will occur Tuesday, September 17 through Wednesday,
September 18, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be a south bound lane closure to accommodate the work.
Post Street Closure- Post Street near
City Hall will close for Avista work
on City Hall Plaza and new crossing work between City Hall Plaza and Riverfront
Park. Crews will use this closure to work on sidewalks at the southwest
corner of the Post Street bridge, a new Centennial Trail connection into
Riverfront Park, additional sidewalk work on the west side of Post Street and
for the re-striping of Post street.
Fiske Street Construction- This
project will pave Fiske Street from 19th to 17th avenues, install curbs,
sidewalks and ADA curb ramps, where needed, and replace current or
install new stormwater drainage, where needed. The project will place pavement between the existing curbs on
Fiske from 17th to 18th and install new curbs and
sidewalks, and pave Fiske from 18th to 19th.
Bridge Ave. Lane Restriction- Bridge Avenue
from Monroe to Post streets has lane restrictions through September 30 for work
on a new portion of the Centennial Trail that will pass through Veterans
Park. All businesses in the area remain open and accessible during construction.
The parking lot immediately north of Bridge should be accessed via Lincoln
Street during the closure.
14th Ave. from Lincoln to Grand- The
project will rehabilitate 14th Avenue from Lincoln to Grand
Boulevard. Unanticipated additional work, including a needed water main
repair and a gas line repair, has delayed this project. Paving of 14th
from Bernard to just west of Division is complete. The crosswalk striping
and permanent sign installation has been completed as well. This does not
include the Division intersection.
Crestline Rehabilitation Project– This project will
replace the water main in Crestline from 37th to 57th
avenues; provide curb-to-curb rehabilitation of the street from 44th
to 53rd avenues; and add bike lanes, sidewalks and stormwater swales
along the 44th to 53rd avenue stretch.
Third Ave. from Division to Arthur- Work to rehabilitate Third Avenue from Division east to Arthur is
continuing. Arthur and Sherman continue to be the detour route with
periodic closures on one or the other street as needed. The project
also includes replacing a 12-inch water main. One lane of traffic remains
open, and local access to businesses is maintained. Work will continue
into October.
25th Ave. Construction- Work on 25th
Avenue from Freya Street to Rebecca Street continues for paving and curb repair,
and sidewalk and swale installation.
Euclid Ave. Water Main Replacement- The
project will replace the current 28-inch water main with a 30-inch water main
in Euclid Avenue. The new main will begin at Euclid & Mayfair and
continue to Crestline, with a jog to the north around Gonzaga Prep High School.
Rockwood Blvd. Rehabilitation- A
project to rehabilitate Rockwood Boulevard from Cowley to Southeast
Boulevard and Upper Terrace Road from Rockwood Boulevard to 17th Avenue
continues. The first lift of asphalt is down on Upper Terrace Road.
Phase 2, from Cowley to Garfield, is
closed to through traffic and is under full construction. Phase 1work continues on Rockwood from
Southeast Blvd to Garfield and is open to local traffic. Traffic
restrictions apply in all areas with local access provided.