SPOKANE, Wash. — As you make your plans around Spokane for the week, you might want to give yourself extra time to get where you’re going due to ongoing construction.
Starting Monday, September 22, drivers traveling south on North Ash Street should expect significant delays between West Indiana Avenue and West Maxwell Avenue.
The delays are a result of stalled progress on the Maxwell Avenue bike and pedestrian safety upgrades project due to work on the city’s stormwater system.
The slowdowns are expected to last through Wednesday, September 24.
What to Expect:
Southbound lanes on Ash St. will be merge from three lanes to ONE LANE Sept. 22nd-24th between Augusta Ave. and Maxwell Ave.Lane reductions likely to cause congestion on eastbound Northwest Blvd. and southbound Ash St.Pedestrians may experience sidewalk detours.Local access will be maintained.
Alternative Suggestions:
Use an alternative arterial route to bypass this area during peak traffic times.Alter drive times to avoid traffic volume between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.Utilize remote work if possible.
Also on Monday, crews will resume work along Francis Avenue installing a new water transmission main to improve water reliability and support future growth in the city.
What to Expect: (dates are subject to change)
Nine Mile Rd./Hwy 291/Francis Ave. will have lane reductions between Royal Dr. and Rifle Club Rd. causing slowdowns in both directions.Sept. 22: N. Royal Dr. between Francis Ave./Hwy 291 and Houston Ave. will be CLOSEDAccess to the gas station and convenience store will be available, however reduced.Sept. 24: Lyons Ave. between Hartley St. and Nine Mile Rd/Hwy 291 will be CLOSEDSept. 30: W. Woodside Ave. between Francis Ave./Hwy 291 and N. Victor St./N. Old Fort Dr. will be CLOSEDOct. 2: Rifle Club Rd. between Francis Ave./Hwy 291 and N. Old Fort Dr. will be CLOSED
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