Statewide Construction and Travel Updates
WSDOT Construction Activity & Possible Delays For May 15-26, 2008
US 2-Division Street-(northbound)/Foothills Drive to Houston Avenue Fiber Optics (MP 289-291)
Traffic Impacts: On weekdays northbound Division will be reduced to two lanes from 7am to 3pm and one lane from 8pm to 7am in the locations where crews are working with possible congestion. All lanes open from 3pm to 8pm. Some sidewalk restrictions and closures may affect pedestrians at vault installation locations. Also, the City of Spokane has water main repair work planned that may affect evening and overnight traffic at the Wellesley and Division intersection.
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 195/Thorpe Road Intersection (MP 94)
Traffic Impacts: Work begins Monday, May 19 on southbound US 195 at Thorpe Road. Through traffic on Southbound US 195 may be reduced to one lane during this work in the vicinity of Thorpe Road, about a mile south of Interstate 90. In addition, there will be some lane restrictions on Thorpe Rd.
Project Description: Add a right-turn lane from southbound US 195 to westbound Thorpe Road.
SR 290-Trent Ave/Starr Road Intersection (MP 17)
Traffic Impacts: Some lane restrictions at this location. Possible slow traffic. Paving is complete. The contractor is installing gutters, and curbs.
Project Description: Add a right to lane from westbound Trent to northbound Starr Rd.
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR290/StarrIntersection
North Spokane Corridor/Francis to US 2-Bridges
Traffic Impacts: Some intermittent lane restrictions are possible on Shady Slope Road for guardrail and sidewalk work. Minor bridge construction items underway on Shady Slope and Perry Road structures.
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: Grading work 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. Signal work at the Francis Ave./Market Street and Francis Ave./Freya street intersections underway.
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: No traffic impacts expected. Bridge approach work underway. Some grading near Farwell Road.
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 with minor clearing. The concrete arch footing work will also get underway.
Corridor Website: http://www.nscfreeway.com/
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US395/NorthSpokaneCorridor/Francis_Farwell/
Lincoln County
US 2/Creston to Rocklyn Road (MP 230-245)
Traffic Impacts: Paving on US 2 will be underway and wrap up mid week. Drivers should expect single-lane traffic directed by pilot cars with possible delays up to 15 minutes. Paving will also be underway in Davenport on SR 28. A detour via city streets will be available. Also, illumination work is on the schedule for the Telford Rest Area.
Project Description: Resurface the highway with a layer of Hot Mix Asphalt.
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US2/CrestonToRocklyn
Stevens County
SR 25/Bossburg Rd. to Canada (MP 94-121)
Traffic Impacts: Guardrail 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/
US 395/Mantz-Rickey Rd. Intersection (MP 228)
Traffic Impacts: Possible lane restrictions at times.
Project Description: Construction of left-turn lanes at this intersection south of Colville.
Project website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/IntersectionImprovements/Eastern
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/
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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