Road Construction Update

SPOKANE CITY
Fireworks Road Closures for Friday, July 4- Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. Roads will re-open after  Road Closures Starting at 4 p.m.:
pedestrian traffic has cleared.

o   Glass between Calispel and Jefferson

o   Courtland between Cedar and Cora

o   Gordon between Washington and Howard

o   Cliff Drive  between Grove and Sumner

Road Closures at 9:45 p.m.:

o   Washington from Spokane Falls to North River Drive northbound

o   Washington from Boone to Spokane Falls/Stevens southbound

Maple Street Bridge Lane Inspection- Tuesday, July 8, the southbound lane will have restrictions on the Maple Street Bridge from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for repairs.

Grand Boulevard Construction- McClellan Street between 8^th and 9^th Avenue has one lane southbound.  Northbound is detoured onto 9^th Avenue over to Cowley. 9^th Avenue/Rockwood Boulevard between Grand Boulevard and the hospital tower is closed with driveway access. Southbound on Stevens has access to the medical building on 9^th Avenue.

Traffic will be impacted both north and south bound mainly between 8^th and McClellan, 9^th and Rockwood, to Cliff and Grand. This work will take approximately 3 to 4 weeks. The movement of traffic will vary as each part of construction in this immediate area also varies. Drivers are asked to follow the detour route. Work south of 14^th is being done by the Wastewater Department.  This project will apply preservation treatments that consist of crack sealing, grind and overlay and some pavement rejuvenation techniques.  Upgrades to ADA ramps and minor curb and sidewalk repairs will also be done.

Cedar Road/Country Homes Boulevard Signal Installation- Work on removals of existing asphalt pavement, curb and sidewalk has begun.  This project is for installation of a traffic signal at the Cedar Road/Country Homes Boulevard intersection. Traffic will be routed along the west 1/2 of Country Homes Blvd. through the Cedar Rd. intersection with one lane access each way (north and south).  Removal of existing asphalt, concrete curb and sidewalk and water line work will begin on the east 1/2 of the intersection.

Cedar Road between Francis Ave. and Country Homes Boulevard is closed to through traffic with local access only. Spokane County’s project is just north of Cedar to Wall Street on Country Homes Boulevard with northbound traffic only.

Mission Avenue Eastbound from Hamilton to Perry- Construction continues with the two eastbound lanes of Mission from Hamilton to Perry Street closed. This project will reconstruct the street by replacing the asphalt surfacing, including ADA ramps, as needed.  

Westview Elementary Sidewalk Project- This project will remove existing curb/gutter, relocate drainage structures, and remove asphalt to install new curb/gutter on the north-northwest side of Bismark and create a 35’ road width from Assembly to Driscoll and 32’ from Driscoll to Moore. In addition, the project will install 5’ sidewalk with 5’ planter strip on Fotheringham from the alley one half block south of Bismark to Bismark and on Bismark from Fotheringham to the alley one half block south of Bismark to Bismark. ADA ramps will be installed on all new sidewalk corners, and on connecting corners where needed.

Rowan Avenue Sidewalks- The project will install 8 foot sidewalks on both sides of Rowan Avenue from Belt Street to Monroe Street with ADA compliant curb ramps.

Francis Avenue from Division to Crestline- Traffic has switched over to the north half of Francis Ave. allowing the removal of existing curb, sidewalk and asphalt pavement on the south half.  ITS installation along Colton St. and Dalke Ave. is proceeding.  Colton Street from Francis to Dalke Avenue is closed for approximately two weeks.  Dalke Avenue from Division Street to Colton Street has an area along the north curb closed for approximately 2 weeks to perform ITS installation. This project will rehabilitate Francis Avenue from Division to Crestline Streets.  The work is curb to curb and includes installation of ADA curb ramps, where needed. 

Arthur Street from I-90 to 2nd Avenue- Arthur Street is closed from 5^th Avenue to 2^nd Avenue.  Third Avenue is reduced to one lane at the intersection of Arthur.  This project is to repave Arthur from I-90 to 2^nd Avenue, add sidewalks along the west side of Arthur, and adds curb ramps and pedestrian lighting to various intersections.

WSDOT

I-90/Barker Road to Idaho Border- Work gets underway the week of July 7 on resurfacing the freeway.  In general, work will take place evenings and overnight hours, from about 7 p.m. until as late as 6 a.m. the following morning.  Drivers should be alert for lane restrictions, possible slow traffic, and rough pavement with equipment operating in the adjacent lane.  

US 2/Espanola Road to Interstate 90- Between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., Monday through Friday, expect intermittent lane closures in the vicinity of Flint Rd. to resurface the highway and install a traffic signal at the Flint Rd. intersection. Flint is closed from US 2 to the south, with a detour available.  Flint is closed to the north between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., Monday through Friday.  Beginning Tuesday, July 8, from about 7 p.m. until as late as 6 a.m. grinding and paving will be underway between Espanola Rd. and Airway Heights. Expect single-lane, alternating traffic, directed by flaggers and pilot cars with delays between Espanola and Fairchild. 

I-90/Liberty Park to Havana Street- During evening and overnight hours, from about 9 p.m. until the following morning at 5 a.m.,  be alert for on and off ramp closures and outside lane closures. Crews are replacing existing illumination lighting, poles, and wiring, plus replacement of existing irrigation system.

I-90/Eastbound Sullivan Road Interchange Off Ramp- On Monday, July 7 from about 4 a.m. until as late as 3 p.m., the Sullivan Road eastbound off ramp will be reduced to one lane for traffic signal system and lane configuration revisions.

US 195 Southbound/Qualchan Drive to Mullen Hill Road- On Tuesday, July 8, from about 8 a.m. until as late as 3:30 p.m. southbound drivers should be alert for lane restrictions due to pavement core drilling.

SR 290-Trent Avenue/Hamilton Street to Sullivan Road- Work resumes Monday, July 14 to patch the roadway surface in damaged areas. Be alert for lane restrictions.

SPOKANE VALLEY

Argonne Road from Broadway to Sprague - Reduced to one lane through early July for resurfacing.  Closed overnight on Tuesday, July 8 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.  Signs will redirect traffic via Broadway, Vista, and Appleway.

Barker Road Between Riverway and Trent - Reduced to one lane from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9 for street repairs.  

Sprague Westbound I-90 On-Ramp - Closed overnight on Wednesday, July 9 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for Sprague resurfacing.  Use I-90 westbound on-ramp at Broadway.

I-90 Westbound On-Ramp at Fancher - Closed overnight Thursday, July 10 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for Sprague resurfacing.  Use Sprague westbound I-90 on-ramp.

I-90 Westbound Exit 285 Off-Ramp at Fancher - Closed overnight Thursday, July 10 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for Sprague resurfacing.  Use Freya exit 283B.

Sprague Ave. Between Thierman Rd and Havana  - Lane reductions through early July for resurfacing, with overnight closures as noted below. Access to businesses will remain available.

• Wednesday, July 9 overnight from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. - Sprague closed to through-traffic between Thierman and Fancher.  Westbound traffic will be rerouted via Thierman, 8^th and Havana.  Eastbound traffic will be rerouted via Fancher, Broadway and Thierman.  Access to businesses will remain available.
• Thursday, July 10 overnight from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. - Sprague closed to through-traffic between Havana and Fancher, including the Fancher intersection.  Traffic will be rerouted via Thierman, Broadway and Havana. Access to Sprague Avenue businesses will remain available via Sprague at Havana.

Sprague Avenue between University and Herald - remains reduced to two lanes westbound around the clock through mid-July for resurfacing.   

SPOKANE COUNTY

Farwell Road from Market to the North Spokane Corridor- Watch for lane restrictions.

Bruce Road Bridge- Bridge closed to be replaced. A detour is in place.