Statewide Construction and Travel Updates
WSDOT/Eastern Region Construction Activity & Possible Delays for January 31-February 10, 2013
SR 27-Pines Road/UPRR Crossing near I-90 (MP 86)
Traffic Impacts: HIGH IMPACT!!! According to information provided by the City of Spokane Valley, southbound Pines Road will be fully closed at the UPRR tracks and detoured on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 2 & 3,from 7a.m. to 7 p.m.
Project Description: Railroad crossing improvements. This is a Union Pacific Railroad project coordinated through the City of Spokane Valley, 509-921-1000.
US 195/Cheney-Spokane Road Interchange (MP 94)
Traffic Impacts: Possible short delays on Cheney-Spokane Rd. Some clearing work may be under way. No US 195 traffic impacts expected.
Project Description: Construct new full interchange.
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US195/CheneySpokaneIC/
US 395/Vicinity of Little Spokane River-Dartford Drive-Rock Slope Stabilization
Traffic Impacts: Dartford Drive remains closed from Mill Road to Wandermere Road due to a rock slide in December. Drivers will need to use Mill Road. Drivers may see some shoulder restrictions on the NSC northbound lanes as they merge onto existing US 395. Work will be under way as weather and slope conditions allow.
Project Description: Removal of loose material and rock bolt installation on the slope below US 395.
North Spokane Corridor/Francis Avenue Bridge and Intersection Improvements
Traffic Impacts: Drivers should be alert for possible overnight or early morning lane restrictions for equipment repositioning. In general, traffic is now moving on the Francis Avenue diversion route. Drivers should be alert for trucks entering the roadway and occasional train traffic that may cause delays. The south shoulder is designated for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. This is a long-term traffic configuration.
Project Description: Remove and replace existing Francis Avenue Bridge over the BNSF Railway with longer structure to accommodate new freeway.
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US395/NorthSpokaneCorridor/NSC_FrancisAveImprovements
Ferry/Lincoln Counties
SR 21/Keller Ferry (MP 106)
General Status: The ferry operates from 6am until midnight, seven days per week. For route status, dial 5-1-1 (in Washington State) or 206-464-6400 and follow the prompts for ferry information. Keller Ferry information is option 6 (or say “Keller Ferry”) when you reach the main Washington State Ferries menu.
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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."
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