Road Construction Update for Next Week

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WSU Football Games- On Saturday, September 14 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.

SR 27/32^nd Ave. to Trent Ave.- Paint striping and bump grinding underway, plus constructing ADA sidewalk ramps. Lane restrictions between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.

North Spokane Corridor/Francis Avenue Bridge and Intersection Improvements- On Friday September 20^th 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. 

I-90/SR 290 Hamilton Street Interchange- On Monday, September 16 and 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.

I-90 Westbound/Liberty Lake-Harvard Road 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. 

US 195/Cheney-Spokane Road Interchange- Northbound and/or southbound lane restrictions during evening and overnight 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 17^th to 18^th and install new curbs and sidewalks, and pave Fiske from 18^th to 19^th. 

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 14^th 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 14^th 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 37^th to 57^th avenues; provide curb-to-curb rehabilitation of the street from 44^th to 53^rd avenues; and add bike lanes, sidewalks and stormwater swales along the 44^th to 53^rd 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 25^th 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.