Statewide Construction and Travel Updates
WSDOT/Eastern Region Construction Activity & Possible Delays for May 28-June 9, 2013
SR 291-West Francis Avenue near Monroe Street/Avista Gas Utility work (MP 1)
Traffic Impacts: NEW!! EXTREMELY HIGH IMPACT!!! Francis Avenue is reduced to one lane in each direction between Wall Street and Cedar Street. This restriction is in place 24/7 until mid-June. In addition, the traffic signal at Francis & Monroe has been adjusted by the City of Spokane to accommodate left turns with the reduced lanes. Drivers should expect slow or stopped traffic, heavy congestion, and delays, possibly of about 15 minutes.
Project Description: Natural gas line work. This is an Avista Utilities project.
SR 291/Division Street to the Stevens County Line (MP 0-11)
Traffic Impacts: Sidewalk and utility cover work is on the schedule over the next couple weeks. Drivers should be alert for lane restrictions between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Pedestrians should be alert for sidewalk restrictions near intersections when ADA ramps are under construction or curing. Paving work may get underway the evening of June 6 with the contractor grinding and paving between Royal Drive and Nine Mile Falls. All major roadwork on this project will be underway during evening and overnight hours. No major daytime restrictions planned. (Please note the restrictions on Avista project above are not related to WSDOT construction.)
Project Description: Grind out top layer of roadway and resurface with Hot Mix Asphalt. Construct ADA sidewalk ramps.
Project Website: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr291/divststevenscoline/
North Spokane Corridor/Francis Avenue Bridge and Intersection Improvements
Traffic Impacts: HIGH IMPACT!!! In general, Left turn movements on Market to Francis are not allowed. The City of Spokane has closed Francis between Market and Crestline for resurfacing and other work. Access for businesses on Francis to the west of Market is available from Market via Decatur and Haven. Access is also available for all businesses on Market. The left turn from westbound Francis to southbound Market is available. At times, Market Street may be reduced to single lane alternating traffic, directed by flaggers, intermittently for some work items. As a result of the multiple projects, drivers should expect congestion and long delays near the Francis Avenue and Market Street intersection, especially during the morning and afternoon commute hours. Delays are also possible at the Francis and Freya intersection. In addition, westbound motorists on Francis should be alert for flaggers directing traffic near the BNSF railway crossing. The flaggers may be in place to make sure westbound vehicles waiting for the traffic signal don’t block the nearby rail tracks. 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.
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
North Spokane Corridor/Parksmith Interchange
Traffic Impacts: Possible intermittent lane restrictions on Parksmith Road or the on/off ramps for minor items. No mainline NSC freeway impacts.
Project Description: New interchange
I-90/Railroad Bridge Deck Repair (MP 270 just west of the Four Lakes/SR 904 Interchange)
Traffic Impacts: HIGH IMPACT!! Beginning on Tuesday, June 4th, eastbound and westbound freeway traffic will be reduced to one lane. Drivers should expect slowing traffic and possible congestion. The legal speed limit will be reduced to 60 mph.
Project Description: Repair and resurface the freeway overpass bridge decks.
I-90/Sunset Hill Pavement Rehab (MP 275-280)
Traffic Impacts: Beginning on Friday, June 7, between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. drivers should be alert for eastbound and/or westbound lane restrictions for lane stripe installation, shoulder work and pavement repair.
Project Description: Final items remaining in this pavement rehabilitation project.
Project website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/I90/GeigerToSpokaneViaductRehab/
I-90/Thor Street Overcrossing Bridge (MP 283)
Traffic Impacts: HIGH IMPACT!! On Thursday, May 23, until as late as 3 p.m., drivers should expect lane restriction on the Thor Street bridge over I-90 with delays and congestion. No mainline freeway impacts.
Project Description: Bridge joint repairs.
I-90/Latah Creek to Division-Illumination Rebuild (MP 279-281)
I-90/Division Street to Liberty Park (MP 281-281)
Traffic Impacts: Drivers should be alert for evening and overnight inside lane restrictions between the Sherman Street and Arthur Street overpasses. Also, possible intermittent lane restrictions on city streets in the vicinity of I-90 and/or intermittent shoulder restrictions on Interstate 90 and the Hamilton Interchange ramps.
Project description: Replace conduit, poles, wiring, and light fixtures on I-90 in downtown Spokane.
US 195/Cheney-Spokane Road Interchange (MP 94)
Traffic Impacts: HIGH IMPACT!! Drivers should be alert for trucks crossing the highway during evening and overnight hours. In general, northbound US 195 is reduced to one through lane in the vicinity of Cheney-Spokane Road. Northbound drivers need to use Qualchan Road to access Cheney-Spokane Road. Northbound drivers should be alert for possible congestion and slowing traffic. The southbound off ramp to Cheney-Spokane Road is now closed so drivers will need to be alert for southbound highway traffic slowing to make right turns into Cheney-Spokane Road. This is a long-term construction configuration. The US 195/Inland Empire Way intersection is now closed. Inland Empire Way traffic is directed to the Thorpe Road intersection. This is a permanent closure to accommodate the new northbound Cheney-Spokane Road northbound on ramp. Special note for bikes: Bicycle riders need to use extreme caution on this section of US 195 as there is limited or no shoulder and be alert for equipment adjacent to the roadway, turning truck traffic, and other construction-related activities and may wish to seek alternate routes to avoid delays. Area residents need to be aware of night work on this project. Residents can call 324-6250 for noise-related information.
Project Description: Construct new full interchange.
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US195/CheneySpokaneIC/
US 2 @ Spotted Road (MP 281)
I-90 @ Geiger Blvd. (MP 275), Division (MP 281), Custer (MP 284, and University (MP 288)/Variable Message Signs
Traffic Impacts: Intermittent shoulder restrictions
Project Description: Replace 5 existing electronic signs and construct sign bridge across freeway near University Rd.
Project Website: Coming soon.
Spokane and Stevens Counties
US 395/Wandermere to Deer Park (MP 165-183) and near Colville (vicinity of MP 230)
Traffic Impacts: Slow traffic behind moving operation with up to 15 minute delays.
Project Description: Installation of recessed, reflective traffic markers.
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. A replacement vessel for the route is under construction.
Construction Alert: Service on this route will be temporarily suspended from Monday, July 8 until Wednesday, August 14, for terminal construction.
Replacement Vessel Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR21/KellerFerry/
Adams County
I-90/Paha Interchange Bridge Deck Repair (MP 215 west of Ritzville)
Traffic Impacts: HIGH IMPACT!! Beginning on Tuesday, May 28th, 24 hours per day for 10 days, eastbound and westbound freeway traffic will be reduced to one lane and detoured around the work via the off and on ramps. Drivers should expect slow traffic and be alert for yield signs and crossing traffic on Paha Road.
Project Description: Repair and resurface the freeway overpass bridge decks.
SR 261/Washtucna to Ritzville (MP 35-62)
Traffic Impacts: Intermittent single lane traffic directed by flaggers and/or pilot cars with some delays at various locations.
Project Description: Signage and/or guardrail work at multiple locations.
Project website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/EasternRegion/2012Safety/
Lincoln County
SR 231/Sprague to Reardan (MP 0-22)
Traffic Impacts: Intermittent single lane traffic directed by flaggers and/or pilot cars with some delays at various locations.
Project Description: Signage and/or guardrail work at multiple locations.
Project website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/EasternRegion/2012Safety/
Adams/Lincoln/Spokane and Whitman Counties
Eastern Region Chip Seal (Multiple Highway Sections as noted below)
Traffic Impacts: Work begins on Tuesday, June 3rd. See below for work on specific sections.
NOTE: Extremely hot or wet weather will affect these projects. Work may be underway in the highway sections listed below. During 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. Approximate items of work are noted below in the section list. The schedule of work can be very flexible and is subject to possible changes due to hot or wet weather and contractor scheduling.
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 155 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.
SR 23/Steptoe to Sprague (MP 0-44)
SR 23/Sprague to Lord’s Creek (MP 44-54)-Crack Sealing
SR 231/Sprague to US 2 @ Reardan (MP 0-28)-crack Sealing
SR 231/Reardan to Fisher Road (MP 31-40)
SR 902/Interstate 90 to Lakeland Village (MP 0-4)
SR 904/Tyler to Cheney (MP 0-9)
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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