Statewide Construction and Travel Updates
WSDOT Construction Activity & Possible Delays For July 24-August 3, 2008
US 2/Deep Creek Bridge-Repairs (MP 272)
Traffic Impacts: Deck grinding and setup items. Drivers should expect alternating single lane traffic with flaggers and a temporary signal system directing vehicles.
Project Description: Replace bridge rail and repair approaches on this structure about two miles west of Fairchild AFB.
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US2/DeepCreekBridge
US 2-Division Street-(northbound)/Foothills Drive to Houston Avenue Fiber Optics (MP 289-291)
Traffic Impacts: Pulling fiber and splicing with possible lane restrictions.
Project Description: This project consists of installing a fiber optic communication system on US 2/Division Street in north Spokane from Foothills Drive to Francis Avenue. The fiber optic line will complete a link between two existing fiber lines that are part of the transportation communications network.
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US2/NorthFoothillsHouston
US 2/Division Street Bridge-Downtown Spokane
Traffic Impacts: On Sunday, August 3rd, from 4:00 a.m. until as late as 9:00 a.m., northbound Division Street will be reduced to 1 lane at the Spokane River Bridge.
Project Description: Bridge joint repairs on this bridge in downtown Spokane.
SR 27/Pines-Mansfield Corridor Congestion Relief (MP 86)
The City of Spokane Valley is the lead agency on a project to improve traffic flow on Pines Road north of Interstate 90. Work should begin soon. For information call (509)921-1000.
I-90/Eastbound Perry Curves (MP 282)
Traffic Impacts: Today, Thursday, July 24, to as late as 3:00 p.m., westbound I-90 will be reduced to two lanes in the vicinity of the Hamilton Street Interchange and the Perry curves. Westbound motorists should be alert for possible slow traffic and congestion.
Project Description: Bridge joint repairs.
North Spokane Corridor/Francis to US 2-Bridges
Traffic Impacts: Minor items. No traffic impacts.
Project Description: Job consists of construction of six new bridges for the North Spokane Freeway project.
Corridor Website: http://www.nscfreeway.com/
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US395/NorthSpokaneCorridor/Francis_Farwell/
North Spokane Corridor/Freya to Fairview Grading and Structures
Traffic Impacts: Possible curbing and paving at the Market Street/Francis Avenue intersection. Some grading and/or paving work on other local streets is underway. Freya Street is closed from the vicinity of Wilding Road to Francis Ave. Wilding Road is closed from Freya Street to Julia Street.
Project Description: This contract constructs bridges at Gerlach and Lincoln Roads, completes the earthwork between Freya Street and Fairview Road, realigns portions of Freya and Fairview Roads and improves the intersections at Francis/Freya and Francis/Market. Work is underway on adjacent local roads.
Corridor Website: http://www.nscfreeway.com/
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US395/NorthSpokaneCorridor/Francis_Farwell/
North Spokane Corridor/Freya to Farwell PCCP Paving
Traffic Impacts: Concrete and asphalt paving underway on the new freeway lanes. Also, paving on the new Farwell Rd. temporary lanes. Drivers should be alert for trucks crossing Farwell Road and Parksmith Road near the NSC bridges with flaggers directing traffic.
Project Description: This contract paves the two-lane driving surface with Portland Cement Concrete Pavement. Work is underway on bridge approaches, electrical, and grading.
Corridor Website: http://www.nscfreeway.com/
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US395/NorthSpokaneCorridor/Francis_Farwell/
North Spokane Corridor/BNSF Tunnel
Traffic Impacts: None expected.
Project Description: Construct an arch tunnel for the BNSF railroad adjacent to Market Street. The new freeway lanes will pass over the tracks. Work is underway concrete arch footing work construction.
Corridor Website: http://www.nscfreeway.com/
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US395/NorthSpokaneCorridor/Francis_Farwell/
Multiple Counties
I-90/SR 21 to Fishtrap-Pavement Repairs (MP 208-251)
Traffic Impacts: Construction sign placement. No traffic impacts.
Project Description: Asphalt pavement repair in 7 segments in the 43-mile section in Adams, Lincoln, and Spokane Counties
Spokane County
I-90/SR 902-Medical Lake Interchange (MP 272)
Traffic Impacts: The westbound off-ramp lane has been narrowed with possible short delays during grinding and/or paving. No impacts on mainline I-90.
Project Description: This project extends the right-turn lane on the westbound I-90 off-ramp and upgrades the turn radius on the north side intersection.
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR902/MedicalLakeInterchange
Mount Spokane Park Drive
Traffic Impacts: As of Monday, July 7, Mt. Spokane Park Drive will be under construction inside the state park gates. SR 206 up to the park gate at milepost 15 remains open with full access to Mitcham’s Barn and Bear Creek Lodge. For State Park and Sno Blaze Condo access information call Mt. Spokane state Park at (509) 238-4258. This is a Washington State Parks project.
Stevens County
SR 25/Bossburg Rd. to Canada (MP 94-121)
Traffic Impacts: Paving, guardrail, and curbing work underway. Alternating single lane traffic directed by flaggers at various work locations.
Project Description: This project will pave nearly 27 miles of the roadway with asphalt from Bossburg Road to the Canadian border. Safety items such as guardrail, signing, and delineation will also be brought up to current standards. Minor drainage items will also be installed.
Project website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR25/BossburgToCanada/
Whitman County
SR 270/Pullman to Idaho-Additional Lanes (Milepost 4-10)
Traffic Impacts: Minor items to wrap-up the project. Work near the shoulders and vegetation areas. No traffic impacts.
Project description: This is a widening project. One travel lane in each direction has been added along with a continuous center turn lane.
Website: http://www.pullmanmoscowhighway.com/
Eastern Region Chip Seal
Traffic Impacts: NOTE: Extremely hot or wet weather will affect this project. Work may be underway in the highway sections listed below. During crack seal, pre-level paving, chip seal, or fog seal operations, motorists should expect delays with flaggers and pilot cars directing single-lane traffic. Advisory speed limits are in place during chip sealing due to loose gravel.
Project Description: A layer of asphalt oil and gravel (known as “chips”) is applied to the roadway surface. This seals the highway from water seepage that can cause cracking and damage the underlying support layers. “Fog Seal” is a layer of asphalt oil applied to the surface. Over 130 miles of highway will be treated this season. This project also includes some hot mix asphalt paving.
Work may be underway as noted on the following highway sections on various days within this period. (This is an approximate schedule and is subject to possible changes due to hot or wet weather and contractor scheduling):
Highway Sections
SR 20/Little Twin Lakes to MP 367
SR 20/Tiger to Ruby Mountain
SR 20/Pend Oreille Mill to Newport
SR 23/Steptoe to Lincoln County Line
SR 26 Brinks Road to Fairgrounds Rd.
SR 27/Palouse to Garfield
SR 31/Tiger to Canada
SR 194/Top of Almota Grade to Pullman
SR 272/Colfax to Idaho
Also work may be underway within the following cities and towns:
Newport, Lamont, Garfield, Metaline, Palouse
Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/ChipSeal/2008EasternRegion/
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Contact: Al Gilson, Public Information Officer (509)324-6000
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Because of the nature of highway construction, work schedules may change without notice affecting traffic patterns, congestion, and delays.
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Washington road condition reports including Mountain Pass conditions are also available by calling Travel Information at 5-1-1.
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The City of Spokane has current street construction listed on their website.
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- Expect delays and congestion in and near construction zones and alternate routes. Please be patient. Leave early for work or other appointments.
- Obey all traffic signs, flagging personnel
- Watch for traffic slowdowns and brake lights farther ahead, especially on high-speed highways such as I-90. Leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front. Rear end collisions are the most common type of accidents in work zones.
- Safety for construction workers, motorists, and pedestrians is our number one concern. It is extremely important to be alert for flaggers and construction workers.
- Please drive cautiously and watch for changes in road surface conditions.
- Please slow down. Remember, traffic fines are double in work zones.
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Remember, please slow down in construction work zones and watch for signs
and instructions from traffic flagging personnel. "A split-second of inattention
on your part can result in the serious injury or death of a highway worker."
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Washington State Department of Transportation/Eastern Region
2714 N. Mayfair St.
Spokane, WA 99207
509.324.6000
This page maintained by Al Gilson
WSDOT/Eastern Region Public Affairs
509.324.6015