November 2009
- The 1st contract for this project (and the 7th in a series of 8 funded jobs for the NSC), "NSC-US 2 Lowering," was awarded to Graham Construction of Spokane in October, 2008 with major work getting underway in 2009.
The second contract, US 2 to Wandermere was also awarded to Graham construction with work underway in the summer of 2009.
- This project is funded from the 2003 Legislative Transportation Package. Construction began in 2008 with the two contracts expected to be complete by 2011.
- Ongoing work in the Project Office includes developing bridge and retaining wall designs, continuing hydraulic design, desigining frontage roads and preparing preliminary contract plan sheets.
Why is WSDOT
building the North Spokane Corridor?
This project addresses the need for a major improvement to allow motorists and freight to move through metropolitan Spokane along the corridor from I-90 to US 395 at Wandermere. The needs of the corridor are indicated by increasing congestion and other operational and safety issues on the existing street network. The project will provide a facility for balanced transportation including park and ride lots to support transit and vanpooling operations, as well as an expanded and enhanced pedestrian/bicycle facility. Right of way will also be reserved for possible light rail use.
The End Result
When completed, the North Spokane Corridor will be a 60-mile per hour, limited access highway with a direct connection to I-90 just west of the existing Thor/Freya Interchange. Other interchanges will be placed at locations such as Trent Avenue (SR 290), Wellesley Avenue, Francis / Freya Street, Parksmith Drive, US 2, and US 395 at Wandermere.
Constructs four new drivable lanes of the North Spokane Corridor between Farwell Road and Wandermere including a new connection to US 395 at Wandermere. Constructs an interchange at US 2. This project will increase capacity and reduce travel time. There will be four lanes when this project is completed.
This project is one component of the 10.5-mile North Spokane Corridor and will be comprised of two major construction contracts.
Project Benefits
Consider the following benefits:
- Able to travel between Wandermere and I-90 in less than 12 minutes.
- A free flowing facility which doesn't have conflicts with schools, parks, shopping areas or pedestrians. But has reasonable access to these areas.
- Fewer trucks will be on the local streets because they will use the freeway for north/south through movements.
- Cleaner air because you aren't stopping at intersections along the way.
- A safe bike/pedestian corridor which connects to other established bikepaths as well as the neighborhoods along the way.
- Increased jobs due to construction spending in the community and increased economic vitality.
What is the project timeline?
Design efforts have been underway on segments of this project for several years. In 2002, a drainage and grading contract was completed in the vicinity of Hawthorne Road to Farwell Road. During the 2003 legislative session, construction funding was allocated to this project. Right-of-Way acquisition is underway. Final design work starts in 2005 with construction beginning on the first contract of this project in 2008.
Construction contracts within this project comprise the following:
• US 2 Lowering - This project will lower US 2 from the vicinity of Farwell Road to Deadman Creek to accommodate the North Spokane Corridor interchange with US 2. This will include the realignment of Shady Slope Road and construct eight bridges. This is underway and should be complete by mid 2011.
• US 2 to Wandermere - This project will complete a drivable link between US 2 and Wandermere through the construction of paving and two bridges. This contract is underway and will be complete in 2011.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
- 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding) - $119.8 million
- State Special C - $29.8 million
- State and Local MVA $749,300
- Total Funding Available From All Sources - $150.3 million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Design Project Engineer, Larry Larson
WSDOT Project Office
2714 N. Mayfair
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 324-6091
E-mail: SR395NSC@wsdot.wa.gov
Construction Project Engineer, Bob Hilmes
2714 N. Mayfair
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 324-6231
hilmesb@wsdot.wa.gov
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