Thursday, November 20, 2014

Local Road Construction Update

WSDOT
Holiday Travel Alert- WSDOT construction work in the Eastern Region will not affect traffic from noon, Wednesday November 26th, through Sunday, November 30th, in anticipation of increased Thanksgiving holiday traffic. Be prepared for winter driving conditions, especially if you plan to travel across mountain passes or in higher elevation areas such as the Palouse or the mountains of northeast Washington. 

I-90/Vicinity of Downtown Spokane & Sunset Hill- Tonight, Thursday, Nov. 20 to possibly Friday morning, Nov 21, from 8 p.m. to as late as 6 a.m., I-90 will be reduced to one lane.  Work will start on the westbound slide for two nights, then move to the eastbound side. Be alert for slow traffic, congestion, and delays. BNSF crews will be repairing the bridge that crosses I-90 at the west edge of downtown Spokane.

SPOKANE CITY
Broadway lane and sidewalk closure-  The northbound right lane and sidewalks on Broadway and Monroe will be closed until Nov. 25 to paint the upper portion of a building.

SPOKANE VALLEY
4th Avenue between Blake and McDonald- Closed through Wednesday, November 26 for utility work. Signs redirect traffic via 5th Avenue.

Sprague Avenue from Bowdish to Pines)- A portion of the roadway will be blocked from Monday, November 24 to Wednesday, November 26 due to manhole work done by CenturyLink.

Sullivan Rd Bridge Project area:
·         Sullivan Road northbound curb lane remains closed between I-90 and Flora Pit Road. One northbound lane will remain open at all times on the bridge. 
·         Northbound turns from Indiana Avenue onto Sullivan Road will be reduced to one lane.
·         The Centennial Trail below the Sullivan Bridges will be closed from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday (Nov. 24) and Tuesday (Nov 25) as well as 7 a.m. to noon Wednesday (Nov. 26) to complete construction of the Centennial Trail protective covering.  Signs will redirect Trail users along Indiana Avenue when the Trail closure is in effect.

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