Local Road Construction Update

WSDOT

US 195 and SR 27 Congestion- On Saturday, Sept. 20, 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 game. 

US 2/Espanola Road to Interstate 90- The Flint Road signal that was just installed is scheduled to be activated the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 23.  Later that morning, the Flint Road detour will be removed. Until then, expect intermittent lane closures in the vicinity of Flint Rd.  Flint Road is closed from US 2 to the south. A detour is available.  

US 2/Airport Interchange Vicinity- Today, Thursday, Sept. 18, until as late as 3 p.m., be alert for lane restrictions on US 2 in the vicinity of the airport interchange for bridge joint and deck repairs.  

I-90/Vicinity of University Road- Tonight, Thursday, Sept. 18, from about 9 p.m. until as late as 6 a.m. the following morning, westbound I-90 will be reduced to one through lane for repairs to message signs. Be alert for slow traffic, congestion, and delays.

I-90 Westbound near Stateline- Tonight, Thursday, Sept. 18 and possibly Friday, Sept. 19, from about 7 p.m. until 4 a.m. the following morning, westbound I-90 at the Washington/Idaho state line will be reduced to one through lane for repairs. Be alert for slow traffic, congestion, and delays.

SPOKANE VALLEY

Sprague Avenue from University to Vista- Reduced to two lanes westbound for resurfacing, stormwater drainage improvements, and sidewalk work.

Appleway Boulevard from Thierman to Park- Reduced to two lanes through early October for landscaping improvements. The new sidewalk on the south side of the road will be available for pedestrian use for the remainder of the project. 

SPOKANE CITY
Lincoln Street Closure- Lincoln will be closed between 4^th and 5^th for crane hoisting on Sept. 20 and 25. 

3rd Avenue Sidewalk Closure- The sidewalk on the south side of 3^rd and east side of McClellan will be closed for replacement from Sept. 17 until Sept. 26. 

2nd Avenue Closure- The southwest lane on 2^nd between Arthur and Sprague Way will be closed from Sept. 18-22 to paint the Comfort Inn.

Main Sidewalk Closure-  A portion of sidewalk will be closed on Main Avenue between Wall St. and Post St. to place dumpsters. This closure will last until Sept. 27.

Grind and Overlay Project- Pre-leveling and paving on Excell Ct. Monday, and crews will begin "removals" (nope, I don't know what that is either) on Arthur Street from 13^th to Newark Avenues. 

 The project calls for completion of grind and overlay repair on the following streets:

o   Pittsburg Street from Heroy Avenue to Wellesley Avenue and Heroy Avenue from Helena Street to Pittsburg Street. Work is substantially complete.

o   Arthur Street from 13^th Avenue to Newark Avenue (excluding 9^th Avenue west to 9^th Avenue east)

o   Excell Avenue from G Street to the beginning of the cul-de-sac east of Audubon Drive. Removal work has begun.

Addison Street from Columbia to Dalke- Roadway reconstruction is in progress on Calispel. Removals on Addison begin next Monday. This project is for grind and overlay on Addison Street from Columbia Avenue to 525 feet north of Dalke Avenue. Crews will also replace a water main with  in Calispel Street from Wellesley Avenue to Queen Avenue.

Greene Street Bridge Water Main Replacement- Greene Street from Marshall Avenue to Carlisle Avenue will be reduced to one lane each direction starting Sept. 8. for six weeks. Carlisle at Greene will also be closed and a detour in place.  This project is for work on the existing 30” steel water main suspended under the Greene Street Bridge. This project will pull a 24” pipe through the existing 30” steel main. The new pipe will not add weight due to the smaller amount of water flowing through the new pipe.

High Drive from 29th to Bernard Street- This project includes pavement reconstruction, storm, sewer, swales, and water main replacement from 29^th Avenue to Bernard Street. Phase One construction is expected to last until mid-October. Phase Two of this project, Bernard Street to Hatch Road will begin spring of 2015.

Community Development Sidewalk Project- Crews are currently working in the North Hill, West Central, Browne’s Addition, and Peaceful Valley neighborhoods. All street obstructions are minor due to moving equipment. This project involves construction of concrete curb and sidewalk, concrete curb and sidewalk removal.

Francis Avenue from Division to Crestline- Paving is scheduled for the top/final lift of asphalt on the southern half of Francis this Thursday and Friday, followed by traffic island construction next week with touch-up work behind the curb and sidewalks.  On Friday, Sept. 19, there will be a detour affecting eastbound traffic. The detour will take eastbound traffic from Nevada to Wellesley, and from Wellesley to Crestline, before returning to Francis. 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. 

SPOKANE COUNTY

Bruce Road Bridge- Closed for replacement.

Country Homes Boulevard- Southbound lanes closed between Cedar and Wall.

Shady Slope Road- Closed between Leona and Little Spokane Drive until mid-October.