Statewide Construction and Travel Updates
WSDOT/Eastern Region Construction Activity & Possible Delays for May 24-June 8, 2012
North Spokane Corridor/Francis to Farwell-Southbound Lanes
Traffic Impacts: HIGH IMPACT!! Freya Street is closed to all traffic between the NSC Roundabout and Lincoln Road. Access to Fairview Road, Lincoln Road, Gerlach Road, plus businesses and residences in the area is via Freya Street from Market Street. This closure may be in place until early July during construction of the second roundabout. Access to the NSC on Freya from Francis remains open. In other work, Bridge and grading items are still under way. Possible intermittent lane restrictions on the NSC.
Project Description: Grading and paving to build three southbound freeway lanes adjacent to the previously-constructed northbound side in this section.
Corridor Website: http://www.nscfreeway.com/
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/us395/northspokanecorridor/francisfarwellsb
North Spokane Corridor/Parksmith Interchange
Traffic Impacts: Beginning on Thursday, May 31, through Friday, June 8th, on weekdays, Market Street will be reduced to single-lane with flaggers directed traffic during daytime hours. Drivers should expect short delays. In general, Stoneman Road is now closed to through traffic east of Market to the BNSF tunnel. Through traffic is detoured to the north via Parksmith Dr. to Peone Rd. then back to Market. This is a long-term closure and detour. Also, Parksmith Road remains closed west of Market Street. Hawthorne Road to Market Street is the alternate route for that closure. No traffic impacts are expected on the NSC.
Project Description: Construct interchange ramps, ramp bridge, and county road intersection improvements.
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US395/NorthSpokaneCorridor/ParksmithIC
Corridor Website: http://www.nscfreeway.com/
North Spokane Corridor/US 2 to Wandermere-Lanes and Bridges
Traffic Impacts: In general, US 395, between Wandermere Road and the north end of the Little Spokane River Bridge is reduced to one lane in each direction. Drivers should expect slow traffic, congestion, and delays, especially during the morning and afternoon commute periods. This is a long-term lane restriction to allow room for the contractor to continue construction of the NSC/US 395 interchange bridges. In addition, detours for wide loads over 10 feet on US 395 between Wandermere Road and the Hatch Road interchange, is in place.
Project Description: Construct twin bridges connecting the North Spokane Corridor to existing US 395 at Wandermere. Also, grading, asphalt base, and final concrete surface of new freeway.
Corridor Website: http://www.nscfreeway.com/
Project Website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/us395/us2towandermere
I-90/Sullivan Rd. to Barker Rd.-Additional Lanes (MP 291-294)
Traffic Impacts: During evening and overnight hours, eastbound and westbound I-90 may be reduced to one through lane in each direction for paving and/or striping. This work requires dry weather. No holiday weekend work.
Project Description: Widen I-90 to three lanes in each direction. Replace mainline lane asphalt pavement with Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP).
Project Websites: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/i90/sullivantobarker
I-90/Geiger Blvd. to Downtown Spokane (Just west of downtown Spokane MP 275-280)
Traffic Impacts: Drivers on I-90 should be alert for lane restrictions, especially during evening and overnight hours. When work is underway, the legal speed limit will be reduced to 50 mph. Motorists should pay very close attention to speed limit signs as they will change daily depending on the location of the work zone. I-90 may be reduced to one travel lane in each direction depending on the location of the work. I-90 between the US 2 and downtown Spokane will have at least two lanes in each direction during daytime hours. In addition, during concrete panel cement curing between Geiger Blvd. and the US 2 Interchange, I-90 may be reduced to single lane traffic during daytime hours.
Project Description: Grind concrete pavement to remove studded tire ruts, repair cracked concrete pavement near panel joints, and resurface the Latah Creek Bridges.
Project Websites: http://www.spokanefreewayfix.net/ and www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/i90/geigertospokaneviaductrehab .
US 195/Cheney-Spokane Road to I-90-ITS (MP 94-96)
Traffic Impacts: Tonight, Thursday, May 24 and Wednesday, May 30, beginning at 9 p.m. until as late as 5 a.m. the following morning, northbound US 195, traffic will be detoured off the highway from Inland Empire Way to Thorpe Road. Southbound traffic is unaffected. In general, work continues on this electronic system installation project. Drivers should be alert for crews working near the shoulders. Drivers should watch for shoulder and intermittent lane restrictions.
Project description: Construct communications network, variable message sign, and traffic cameras in this section of US 195.
Lincoln County
US 2/Creston to Reardan (MP 253-263)
Traffic Impacts: Possible short delays with flaggers directing single lane traffic at various locations. No work on Friday, May 25 or Monday, May 28.
Project Description: Hydro-seeding areas adjacent to the highway following utility company work.
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.
Pend Oreille County
SR 20/Riverview Bible Camp Pedestrian Tunnel (MP 408.5 north of Cusick)
Traffic Impacts: SR 20 is reduced to one lane with a temporary signal controlling alternating traffic. Drivers should expect short delays 24 hours per day. In addition the legal speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph and loads over 16 feet width will need to be re-routed.
Project Description: Contractors from Kretz Construction are building a pedestrian tunnel under the highway for the Riverview Bible Camp. The contractor contact is 509-939-2505.
SR 20/Tiger to Usk (MP 392-399 and MP 418-419
Traffic Impacts: Drivers should expect shoulder closures in the southbound lane in various locations. No delays are expected.
Project Description: Pend Oreille Telephone will have crews working on or outside the shoulder of the roadway while installing fiber optic lines in previously placed conduit. This work will be in progress until 6/15/12.
County Road 9345/Ione Pend Oreille River Bridge
Traffic Impacts: The bridge is restricted to one lane. A temporary signal system controls traffic flow. Expect minor delays. This is in place 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Project Description: Bridge repair and painting. This is a Pend Oreille County project administered by WSDOT.
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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
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Spokane, WA 99207
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WSDOT/Eastern Region Public Affairs
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