If you’re interested in Spokane Valley’s University Road Overpass Study but couldn’t make the January 29 open house, you can view materials used at the meeting online.
The study is looking at options for
relieving traffic congestion and improving connections north and south across
I-90 in the vicinity of University Road.
The presentation from the open
house, updates and background information about the study
can be found on the project website at www.university-overpass.com.
The presentation includes descriptions of the options examined,
including the preferred alternatives, which involve a new southbound lane on
Argonne Road as well as modifications to a turn lane and signal on Pines Road.
Study
results also suggest there may be potential for a pedestrian and bicycle
overpass west of Pines Road from south of Mission northward to Montgomery
Drive.
Recommendations from the study will be used by the City Council and Public
Works staff members as they determine how they may best meet the transportation
needs of the community.
Its been 4 years since we looked and traffic isn’t getting better (especially on pines). How can we get an overpass in at University Including a bike and pedestrian portion to accommodate those trying to get to the Centennial trail from south of I90. Millwood is now putting a trail in that could intersect this overpass for easy access to Millwood and the Centennial trail.
Thanks for the comment Chad. Generally projects start at the city level because if the city doesn’t support a proposed project it won’t go anywhere anyway. I will forward your comment to the Spokane Valley and WSDOT representatives on our Transportation Technical Committee and maybe get the conversation started again.