Statewide Construction and Travel Updates
WSDOT Construction Activity & Possible Delays for June 25-July 5, 2009
I-90/Spokane Area Rut Repair and Ramp Paving (resurfacing MP 281-284 plus ramps MP 275-291)
Traffic Impacts: Roadway work is underway on resurfacing the through lanes from Division Street to Havana Street. Drivers should expect lane restrictions, slow traffic, and congestion from 7pm to 6am. Motorists should also be alert for grooved pavement and abrupt lane edges. Drivers should also watch for rough asphalt pavement.
Project description: Rehabilitate concrete freeway surface from Division Interchange through the Hamilton Interchange. Asphalt paving from Hamilton Interchange to Havana Street. Asphalt on and off ramp paving for selected ramps between Geiger Blvd to Sullivan Road. Asphalt paving on westbound I-90 near Flora Road. Freeway sign replacement.
Project website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/i90/spokanerutrepair
I-90/Medical Lake-Four Lakes Road Bridges (MP 270)
Traffic Impacts: Work is wrapping up. Major work and lane restrictions should be cleared no later than Friday, June 26. This location is about ½ mile west of the Cheney/Four Lakes interchange.
Project description: Remove existing bridge deck driving surface and replace with new concrete.
Project website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/I90/MedicalLakeBridge
North Spokane Corridor/Freya to Farwell PCCP Paving
Traffic Impacts: Minor items. Possible lane restrictions on Farwell Road near the NSC.
Project Description: This contract paves the NSC two-lane driving surface with Portland Cement Concrete Pavement. Improvements on Farwell Road are included.
Corridor Website: http://www.nscfreeway.com/
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US395/NorthSpokaneCorridor/Francis_Farwell
North Spokane Corridor/BNSF Tunnel
Traffic Impacts: Work is underway. No traffic impacts.
Project Description: Construct an arch tunnel for the BNSF railroad adjacent to Market Street. The new freeway lanes will pass over the tracks. Tunnel is complete. Work is underway on backfilling and roadway over the tunnel.
Corridor Website: http://www.nscfreeway.com/
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US395/NorthSpokaneCorridor/Francis_Farwell
North Spokane Corridor/US 2 Lowering and Bridges
Traffic Impacts: In general, southbound US 2 is still reduced to one lane. The legal speed limit on US 2 from the Farwell Road vicinity to the SR 206 vicinity has been reduced to 45 mph. Southbound wide loads over 10 feet wide must use the signed detour via Market Street to Farwell Rd. This is a long-term traffic revision. Southbound motorists should expect congestion. Also, the contractor is hauling material along the new freeway route from US 2 south and Parksmith Dr. is currently closed to traffic. Flaggers will be stationed on Farwell for intermittent disruptions to traffic for hauling vehicles crossing Farwell. Pile driving for bridge support structures is underway. Nearby residents may hear the equipment and feel some vibration.
Project Description: Excavate US 2 grade to pass under the new freeway alignment. Construct new culvert under US 2 for Deadman Creek. Build six new bridges for US 2/NSC Interchange.
Corridor Website: http://www.nscfreeway.com/
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US395/NorthSpokaneCorridor/US2_Wand_Low
SR 27/Pines Road &I-90 Interchange Improvements(MP 86)
Traffic Impacts: Drivers should expect lane restrictions and possible congestion on Pines and possible westbound I-90 on-ramp access modifications and/or detours.
Project Description: New signal at Mansfield with I-90 ramp modifications. This is a City of Spokane Valley project in partnership with WSDOT. For specific project information and lane restriction status, call 921-1000.
Ferry County
SR 20/City of Republic Sidewalks (MP 302)
Traffic Impacts: Minimal
Project Description: The City of Republic is the lead agency on a project to improve pedestrian safety by constructing sidewalks and pathway along and adjacent to SR 20. An overhead pedestrian signal will also be relocated. For information call (509) 775-3216.
SR 20 (West of Republic-MP 301 & on Sherman Pass-MP 319) & SR 21 (South of Keller-MP112)/Rock Slope Scaling
Traffic Impacts: Single lane traffic directed by flaggers
Project Description: Remove loose rock from slopes adjacent to highway at three locations.
Whitman County
SR 26/Palouse River Bridge-Deck Repair (MP 96)
Traffic Impacts: Roadway work complete. Minor items remain. No traffic impacts.
Project Description: Repair and resurface the bridge deck.
Project website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr26/palouseriverbridge
Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, and Stevens Counties
Eastern Region Roadside Safety Restoration
Traffic Impacts: On SR 291 between Spokane and Suncrest, drivers should be alert for single lane traffic directed by flaggers and/or pilot cars. Crews are working on guardrail upgrades in this section through Saturday, June 27. Due to the narrow roadway, the work area is very confined requiring lane restrictions. Delays of up to 20 minutes are possible at times. In general minor lane restrictions are possible at several hundred work locations on the highways listed below.
Project Description: Update guardrail sections and signage in highway sections that were chip-sealed in previous seasons. SR 20/MP 394-398 & 412-436, SR 21/MP 113-147 & 152-159 & 162-191, SR 25/MP 66-81, SR 31/MP 0-14, SR 206/MP 0-15, SR 211/MP 8-15, SR 231/MP 31-44 & 61-75, SR 291/MP 11-14, SR 292/MP 0-6, US 395/MP 248-270, SR 902/MP 0-4.
Adams, Ferry, Lincoln, and Whitman Counties
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 following the chip seal. Over 140 miles of highway will be treated this season.
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):
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/chipseal/2009erseal
Highway Sections
SR 20/Ferry/Okanagan County Line to Republic (MP 297-302)
SR 21/US 395 to I-90 (vicinity of Lind to the Town of Sprague-MP 24-37)
SR 21/Wilbur to Keller Ferry (MP 92-106)
SR 21/SR 20 (Republic) to Canada (MP162-191)
SR 26/Washtucna to LaCrosse (MP 83-102)
SR 174/Grant-Lincoln County Line to Wilbur (MP 23-40)
SR 260/Kahlotus to Washtucna (MP 24-39)
SR 263/Snake River to Kahlotus (MP 0-9)
US 395/Boyds to Canada (MP 248-270)-
Also work may be underway within the following cities and towns:
Wilbur, Washtucna, and Kahlotus.
This project includes the construction of a right-turn lane on US 395 at Orient (MP 260). That work is now complete.
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