Schedule Adjusted for US 2/Spokane Airport Interchange Road Work

The schedule has changed for work on US 2 near Spokane International Airpor (SIA). The revised plan is below for a series of on and off ramp closures to grind out old pavement and place new asphalt. The full closures are limited to single-lane ramp sections where the roadway will be blocked during the work.  

During the following days and hours, single-lane segments of on and off ramps leading to and from SIA on US 2 and Sunset Hwy. will be closed. Detours are in place. Expect slow traffic, congestion, and delays.  Allow plenty of extra time to reach you destination during these periods to avoid missing flight connections.

Letters in parentheses correspond to ramp location on diagram.

 Tuesday evening, August 26, into Wednesday morning, August 27

Midnight until as late as 3:30 a.m.

(C)-Westbound off-ramp from US 2 (& I 90 Spokane) to Westbound Airport Dr. (to the airport)—Closed for paving mainline US 2

(B)-Westbound US 2 off-ramp to Westbound Sunset Hwy. will also be closed due to (C) closure

Midnight until as late as 5 a.m.

(D)-Eastbound Airport Drive (from the airport) to US 2 (& I 90 Spokane)—Closed for paving mainline US 2

9 p.m. until as late as 5 a.m.

(E)-Eastbound Airport Drive off-ramp to Eastbound Sunset Hwy. (to Spokane)—Closed for grinding

(G)-Eastbound US 2 off-ramp to Westbound Airport Dr. (to the airport) or Eastbound Sunset Hwy. will also be closed due to (E) closure

(F)-Westbound Sunset Hwy. to Westbound Airport Dr. on-ramp (to the airport)—Closed for grinding

Wednesday evening, August 27 into Thursday morning, August 28

Midnight until as late as 5 a.m.

(D)-Eastbound Airport Drive (from the airport) to US 2 (& I 90 Spokane)—Closed for grinding

9 p.m. until as late as 5 a.m.

(B)-Westbound US 2 off-ramp to Westbound Sunset Hwy.—Closed for grinding

(A)-Westbound Sunset Hwy. to Westbound US 2 on-ramp—Closed for grinding

(G)-Eastbound US 2 off-ramp to Westbound Airport Dr. (to the airport) or Eastbound Sunset Hwy.—Closed for grinding

Thursday evening, August 28 into Friday morning, August 29

9 p.m. until as late as 5 a.m.

(E)-Eastbound Airport Drive off-ramp to Eastbound Sunset Hwy. (to Spokane)—Closed for paving

(G)-Eastbound US 2 off-ramp to Westbound Airport Dr. (to the airport) or Eastbound Sunset Hwy. will also be closed due to (E) closure

Tuesday evening, September 2 into Wednesday morning, September 3

9 p.m. until as late as 5 a.m.

(A)-Westbound Sunset Blvd. to westbound US 2 on-ramp—Closed for paving

(G)-Eastbound US 2 off-ramp to Westbound Airport Dr. (to the airport) or Eastbound Sunset Hwy.—Closed for paving

(F)-Westbound Sunset Hwy. to Westbound Airport Dr. on-ramp (to the airport)—Closed for paving

Wednesday evening, September 3 into Thursday morning, September 4

Midnight until as late 5 a.m.

(D)-Eastbound Airport Drive (from the airport) to US 2 (& I 90 Spokane)—Closed for paving

Midnight until as late as 3:30 a.m.

(C)-Westbound off-ramp from US 2 (& I 90 Spokane) to Westbound Airport Dr. (to the airport)—Closed for paving

(B)-Westbound US 2 off-ramp to Westbound Sunset Hwy. will also be closed due to (C) closure

Thursday evening, September 4 into Friday morning, September 5

7 p.m. until as late as 4 a.m.

(B)-Westbound US 2 off-ramp to Westbound Sunset Hwy.—Closed for paving

In addition to the closures listed above, beginning on Wednesday, August 27 through September 4 (except during the holiday weekend), between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. grinding and paving operations will be scheduled for ramp segments with multiple lanes.  The affected ramps will remain open with traffic reduced to one lane during this work.  Drivers should expect lane restrictions, slower traffic, and congestion on these multi-lane ramp and freeway sections in the vicinity of the airport between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m.  Motorists are encouraged to allow extra time to reach their destinations during these hours, to avoid missing flight connections.

Avoid Construction Delays With SRTC's Interactive Construction Map

We launched the interactive 2014 Spokane Regional Road Construction Map a while back, but with construction in full swing around the area now, wanted to remind folks that it's out there to help you avoid construction zones. By avoiding being delayed by road work, you prevent traffic jams that waste time and money and cause air pollution.

The City of Spokane's City Cable 5 just completed this cool video on how to use the interactive map. Check it out then check out the map itself here.

Local Construction Update

SPOKANE VALLEY

Mirabeau Parkway between Pinecroft and Mansfield - Expect 2- to 3-minute closures of the southbound lane Mondays through Thursdays from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for utility work until Thursday, April 24. 

Park Rd. at Sprague Ave. Intersection - Expect closures north of Sprague and south of Sprague at times until early May for resurfacing, depending on weather.  Signs will redirect traffic to detours via Vista/Broadway or Thierman/Appleway as appropriate.

The eastbound lane of Sharp Ave. from Seehorn to Lake Rd.- Closed from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. through Saturday, April 26 for utility work. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work area.

Sprague Ave. from Vista to Park - Reduced to two lanes westbound around the clock through early May for resurfacing, depending on weather.  Signs will redirect traffic to detours via Vista/Broadway or Thierman/Appleway as appropriate.

WSDOT

North Spokane Corridor/Francis Avenue Bridge and Intersection Improvements- The dedicated right turn lane for southbound traffic on Freya Street is closed to construct new roadway at the northwest corner.  All traffic movements will still be allowed, but the right turn onto westbound Francis Avenue will need to be done from the through lane so some additional traffic congestion is anticipated.  This traffic configuration will remain in place through late April, and will be restored once the asphalt paving is completed at this location. 

Market Street has single lanes in each direction through the Market/Francis intersection on the west half of Market Street.  Francis Avenue is operating as single lanes in each direction on the new bridge.  The south side of the bridge along the traffic barrier is designated for the movement of bicycles and pedestrians.  No left turns are allowed at the intersection from Market Street to Francis Avenue, but are allowed from Francis Avenue to Market Street, and right turns are allowed on all approaches.  

US 195/Cheney-Spokane Road Interchange- Work resumes Monday, April 21.  Northbound US 195 drivers need to be alert for slow traffic entering the highway left lane from Cheney-Spokane Road.  The dedicated northbound acceleration lane has been removed.  The northbound left turn lane remains closed and is signed for no left turns.  US 195 northbound drivers must use Qualchan Road to access Cheney-Spokane Road.  The southbound off ramp to Cheney-Spokane Road is open to traffic. Vehicles must use this off ramp as no right turns are allowed from southbound US 195 to Cheney-Spokane Road.  

SPOKANE CITY

Francis Ave. from Division to Crestline- 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.

Traffic is open on the south side of Francis with one lane in each direction. Underground catch basins are being installed on the north side of the street. An Avista gas line is requiring some unanticipated extra treatment which is currently causing some delay on the project.  

Regal Street and Palouse Hwy. Project- The construction of Privately Driven Improvements at Regal and Palouse Intersection is in full swing. A temporary roadway is in place for Regal Street for northbound and southbound traffic. There is no direct access to Palouse Highway. This temporary roadway has curves with an advisory speed of 20 MPH for the construction zone.

 Palouse Highway is closed to traffic just east of Regal Street and will have no direct access to Regal Street.  All local businesses are open. The contractor will maintain existing access to Palouse Highway between Regal and Freya Street. All Palouse thru traffic will be re-routed using established marked detours starting at the intersection of Palouse Highway and Freya Street. The City has a commitment from the Private Contractor to have access to re-open the Palouse Highway by May 28.

Francis and Freya Signal Work- A signal removal and replacement will occur at the Francis/Freya intersection with construction continuing for approximately one month. Flagging at the intersection will occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.  The dedicated right turn lane is closed for southbound traffic on Freya Street in order to construct the new roadway at the northwest corner. All traffic movements will still be allowed. The right turn onto westbound Francis Avenue will be routed from the through lane.  Additional traffic congestion is anticipated. This traffic configuration will remain in place for approximately 1 month or until HMA paving is completed at this location. Traffic is encouraged to find alternate routes. PCMS boards are running to alert motorists of this upcoming work.

Chandler Water Main Project- Construction of a new 42 inch diameter water main begins on Chandler from 8^th to 7^th Avenue, on 8^th from Chandler to Cowley, and on Cowley from 7^th to 8^th Avenue.

Liberty St. Construction- Construction to rehabilitate Liberty from Oak Street to Ash Place and Ash Place from Liberty to Dalton is on winter shutdown.  Most of the underground work has been completed, with surface improvements planned for 2014.  Liberty is closed with local access only.

Developer Asks to Relocate Ben Burr Road

A plan to close a segment of Ben Burr Road just south of 57th Avenue has been scrapped. Instead, county commissioners are being asked to relocate the road 150 feet to the east to accomodate a commercial development.


The road closure has been controversial with residents of the area since it was proposed over six years ago but the developer suggesting this new plan says it will improve traffic safety. Here are the details from the Spokesman-Review.

WSDOT Construction For Next Week

North Spokane Corridor/Francis Avenue Bridge and Intersection Improvements

EXTREMELY HIGH IMPACT!!!  On Monday, March 25th, the City of Spokane will close Francis between Market and Crestline for resurfacing and other work. When that is in place, the left turn for westbound Francis to southbound Market will be restored. As a result of these changes, drivers should expect congestion and long delays on Francis Avenue and Market Street near the bridge project, especially during the morning and afternoon commute hours. Delays are also possible at the Francis and Freya intersection.
I-90/Sullivan Road BridgeOn Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, March 26-28 from about 9 a.m. until as late as 3 p.m., drivers should be alert for lane restriction on the Sullivan Road bridge that crosses I-90. No mainline I-90 impacts. Crews will be making repairs to the bridge.
I-90/Greenacres OverpassMonday, March 25, from about 9 a.m. until as late as 3 p.m., drivers should be alert for westbound lane restrictions at the Greenacres/Country Vista/Appleway exit overpass for bridge repairs.

US 195/Cheney-Spokane Road Interchange
HIGH IMPACT!! The southbound off ramp to Cheney-Spokane road is now closed so drivers will need to be alert for southbound highway traffic slowing to make right turns into Cheney-Spokane Road. Drivers should also be alert for lane restrictions on Cheney-Spokane Road at the US 195 intersection with flaggers directing traffic at times. The US 195/Inland Empire Way intersection is now closed. Inland Empire Way traffic is directed to the Thorpe Road intersection. This is a permanent closure to accommodate the new northbound Cheney-Spokane Road on ramp. Bicycle riders need to use extreme caution on this section of US 195 and be alert for equipment adjacent to the roadway, turning truck traffic, and other construction-related activities and may wish to seek alternate routes to avoid delays.

Construction Updates and Projects Wrapping Up Next Week

WSDOT

US 195/Cheney-Spokane Road Intersection- Over the next week, during daytime hours, there may be lane restrictions on Cheney-Spokane Road and/or the southbound off ramp lane at US 195 for utility company conduit work and paving. The intersection will remain open. You can expect delays.

 

I-90/Beck Road Interchange- Eastbound I90 reduced to one lane tomorrow, (Friday Nov. 2) from the Washington State Line to Pleasantview Road in Post Falls so crews can pave the ramps for the new Beck Road interchange. The speed limit on that stretch of I-90 has been temporarily reduced to 55 mph.

SPOKANE CITY

Dalke Ave. from Myrtle to Freya- The project to pave Dalke Ave from Myrtle to Freya streets is complete and the streets have reopened.

37th Ave. Traffic Signal- The project to install a traffic signal at the 37th Ave. and Grand Blvd. is complete.

Adams St. from 21st to 15th avenues and surrounding streets- The project to rehabilitate Adams St. from 21st to 15th avenues and surrounding residential streets is substantially complete. The project also rehabilitated Jefferson St. from 21st to 15th avenues; Madison St. from 21st to 17th avenues; 17th, 18th, and 19th avenues from Cedar to Madison streets; and 20th Ave. from Adams to Madison streets. Additionally, ADA curb ramps were installed, where necessary, and storm drains were repaired. Adams St. from 21st to 15th avenues and surrounding streets has reopened.

14th and 15th Avenues from Chestnut St. to Inland Empire Way- The project to pave 14th and 15th avenues between Chestnut St. and Inland Empire Way and install curbs and sidewalks is nearing completion. All streets will reopen to traffic by Friday, Nov. 9. Until then, local access will be maintained.

Oak St. from Inland Empire Way to 28th Ave.- The project to pave Oak Street from Inland Empire Way to 28th Avenue and install curbs and sidewalks is nearing completion. All streets will reopen to traffic by Friday, Nov. 9. Until then, local access will be maintained.

Intersection of Monroe and Gardner Streets- On Tuesday, Nov. 6, left hand turns from Monroe St. onto Gardner Ave. will be restricted to accommodate possible extra traffic from people turning in ballots to the Spokane County Elections Office.

Construction Projects Starting Or Wrapping Up Next Week

Washington State Department of Transportation
Snoqualmie Pass Closures- Some closures are scheduled for Snoqualmie Pass on Interstate 90 next week. The pass will be closed  from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, through Thursday, Oct. 11, from Hyak to the Price Creek Sno-Park.

Then, starting Oct. 14, the pass will be limited to one lane in each direction while crews prepare to open a new section of the highway.

From 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, to 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19 the lane reductions will be in place. When WSDOT reopens the lanes Oct. 19, the 27,000 drivers who travel over the pass every day will have a new six-lane highway for two-and-a-half miles between mileposts 54 and 57.

Spokane City

Centennial Trail Open House- A public open house is set to discuss improvement options for addressing a gap in the Centennial Trail. The open house is Thursday, Oct.11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt St.

Litchfield Place Sewer Improvement- The project to realign sewer mains to improve flow is complete and the streets are open. The $324,000 project was funded by the Wastewater Department.

Euclid Ave. from Crestline to Market- The project to rehabilitate East Euclid Ave. from Crestline to Market streets is nearly complete and the street will reopen for the Monday, Oct. 8, morning commute. Until then, the street remains closed to traffic. Drivers are detoured to Garland Avenue. The project included a curb-to-curb rehabilitation of Euclid Ave. and replacement of a 30-inch water transmission main. The $1.4 million construction project was funded by the 10-Year Street Bond and the City Water Department.


29th Ave. from High Dr. to Grand Blvd., Phase 1- The first phase of the project to rehabilitate 29th Ave. from Bernard St. to Grand Blvd. is expected to be complete and open to traffic on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Drivers are detoured to Grand Blvd. or High Dr. until then. The overall project includes a full depth rehabilitation of 29th Ave. from High Dr. to Grand Blvd., replacing a water main, restriping existing bike lanes, repairing the sidewalks on 29th Ave. from Madison to Howard streets, and installing new sidewalks on the north side of 29th Ave. from High Dr. to Lincoln St. The second phase of the project from Bernard St. to High Dr. will begin in 2013. The $2.7 million project was funded by the 10-Year Street Bond, Water Department, and Transportation Benefit District.

Spokane ValleyCarnahan between 14th & 16th avenues- Closed to through traffic from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9 through Thursday, Oct. 11 for utility work. Signs will reroute traffic via 8th or 16th and Bettman.


Fancher Rd. between Sprague and Broadway- Construction is expected to finish this week, weather permitting.

Countywide Construction Projects Starting, Finishing Up or With New Road Closures Next Week

Spokane Valley
Fancher Rd. between Sprague and Broadway - Construction continues into early October, weather permitting. Expect reductions to one lane in each direction and narrowed lanes during curb and sidewalk work. Closed for paving from 7:00pm on Saturday, Sept 29 through 6:00am on Sunday, Sept 30 for paving.  Use Havana as an alternative route.

Mission Ave. between Union and Pines - Construction is anticipated to begin on or about Tuesday, Oct 2 and is expected to take about one week to finish, weather permitting. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction around the clock.Vehicles must be removed from the roadway. Vehicles not removed will be towed.

Pines Rd. Sidewalk Infill between 16th and 24th Avenue - Project is expected to begin Oct. 1 and take about six weeks to complete. Expect minor delays between 7:00am and 6:00pm

WSDOT US 2-Division Street/Francis to the “Y”- Lane restrictions with possible slow traffic Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 3-4, during evening and overnight hours to as late as 8 a.m. for pavement crack sealing. Division will be reduced to one through lane near the work.
US 2/Farwell Road Intersection Permanent Striping (MP 295)- On Wednesday and Thursday, October 3-5, from about 7 p.m. to as late as 6 a.m. the following morning, flaggers will direct traffic through this intersection. Expect lane restrictions and possible delays. Crews will be installing permanent inlaid plastic lane markings.

I-90/Geiger Blvd. to Downtown Spokane (Just west of downtown Spokane MP 275-280)-
Pavement grinding is under way from about 7 p.m. until as late as 6 a.m. The legal speed limit is reduced to 50 mph. I-90 may be reduced to one travel lane in each direction depending on the location of the work.

North Spokane Corridor/Parksmith Interchange - The Parksmith Road Interchange is scheduled to open for traffic on Tuesday, October 2nd late in the day. However, some lane or ramp restrictions or temporary ramp closures may be possible over the next few weeks as the contractor completes minor finishing items. A brief ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2. No traffic impacts are expected on the NSC.

SR 290-Hamilton Street Bridge (MP 1) - Bridge joint repairs from about 9 a.m. until as late as 3 p.m., with the bridge reduced to one southbound lane On Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (Oct. 1, 3, 4). Be alert for slow traffic and congestion.

US 395-Division Street/Hawthorne & Hastings Road Intersections Permanent Striping (MP 165 & 166)- On Sunday, September 30 at Hawthorne and on Monday, Oct. 1 at Hastings , from about 7 p.m. to as late as 6 a.m. the following morning, flaggers will direct traffic through this intersection. Expect lane restrictions and possible delays as crews install permanent inlaid plastic lane markings.

Spokane City

29th Ave. from High Dr. to Grand Blvd.- The first phase of the project to rehabilitate 29th Ave. from Bernard St. to Grand Blvd. is expected to be complete and reopen to traffic by Friday, Oct. 5. The overall project includes a full depth curb-to-curb rehabilitation of 29th Ave. from High Dr. to Grand Blvd., replacing a 1water main, restriping existing bike lanes, repairing sidewalks on 29th Ave. from Madison to Howard streets, and installing new sidewalks on the north side of 29th Ave. from High Dr. to Lincoln St. The second phase of the project from Bernard St. to High Dr. will begin in 2013.

This Week's Construction Roundup

Spokane City

• The project to construct n bridge over the railroad viaduct on Havana St. north of Broadway Ave. is complete and the bridge is open to traffic! The new bridge has four traffic lanes; the outside traffic lane is a shared bike lane, and there are sidewalks on each side. Crews are completing final detail work over the next two weeks and during that time drivers can expect single lane closures. The $7.9 million project was funded by the Washington State Freight Mobility Board, State Transportation Improvement Board, federal sources, Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad, and the City of Spokane.
• 18th Ave. from Thor to Ray Streets will be closed through Friday, Sept. 14 for a grind and overlay project. The $105,000 project is being funded by the Transportation Benefit District.

Spokane Valley

• Construction starts today on University Road between Union Rd. and Main Rd. It is expected to be complete by Oct. 1, weather permitting. There will only be one open lane in each direction from 7am to 10pm. The southbound left turn at Sprague will be closed on Monday, Sept. 10 through the middle of the week.

WSDOT

• Nevada Street is closed to through traffic between Hawthorne and the Newport Highway (US 2) to upgrade sidewalks to ADA standards at the intersection and revise the traffic signal system and traffic island. Traffic is detoured via Hawthorne Road. Drivers on the Newport Highway (US 2) should be alert for shoulder closures.
• Construction on the very high impact Beck Road Interchange project started yesterday just east of the Washingotn State line. From 7 pm tonight until 5 tomorrow morning, I90 will be closed in that area. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be detoured onto Seltice Way between the Stateline Interchange (WA MP 299) to the Pleasantview Road Interchange (ID MP 2). You can expect slow traffic, stopped traffic, congestion, and delays.

A Couple Reminders For Areas You'll Want To Watch Out For This Week

• Bigelow Gulch Road between Argonne and Forker will be closed on Tuesday August 21 and remain closed until Thursday August 23 (afternoon). Traffic will be detoured to Morgan Roan And Pleasant Prairie Road. The Road will be closed to complete extensive pavement repair.

• The overpass bridge at the SR 902 Medical Lake Interchange (Exit 272) will be closed tomorrow, August 21 from about 4 a.m. until as late as 8 p.m. The closure is for bridge deck repair and asphalt paving. All ramps will remain open. Later Tuesday evening, or early Wednesday, paying work on I-90 will require the east and westbound on and off ramps to be closed for several hours.

St. Patrick's Day Parade Street Closures

The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, scheduled for this Saturday, March 12, will lead to a number of road closures downtown.

Parade entries begin their route from the parking lots at the Spokane Arena, heading south along Washington St. to the parade’s start at Spokane Falls Blvd.

- From there, the parade moves east on Spokane Falls Blvd. to Bernard St.,
- South on Bernard St. to Main Ave.,
- West on Main Ave. to Stevens St.,
- North on Stevens St. to Spokane Falls Blvd.,
- Down Spokane Falls Blvd. to Post St.,
- Across the Post St. Bridge, and back to the Arena.

Washington St., from the Arena to Spokane Falls Blvd., will close at 8:45 a.m., with the rest of the route closing at 11 a.m. Streets should be reopened by 2 p.m.