Road Construction and Maintenance Update
August 13-20, 2021
SPOKANE COUNTY, August 13, 2021 – Along with a variety of construction and maintenance projects, there are two large "Citizen Events" that will have hundreds of cyclists and runners on county roads. Please slow down and watch for flaggers. For more information, contact Spokane County Public Works at (509) 477-3600.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
57th Ave- Perry St. to Mt. Vernon Rd. *****Tentative Start date 8/23/21*****
Constructing ADA ramps, median island construction, HMA grinding and paving. Lane Closures & narrow lanes - use alternate route.
Bigelow Gulch Phase 3
Road Reconstruction (remove and replace), culverts, stormwater, guardrail and illumination system. Completed: August 31, 2021.
Weile Ave: from Thierman Rd to Bigelow Gulch Rd
Motorists should expect lane restrictions (both directions, both lanes). Road is OPEN!
Bigelow Gulch Rd: from Weile Ave to Argonne Rd
Motorists should expect lane restrictions (both directions, both lanes). Road is OPEN!
Chattaroy CTB
Crews are pulverizing the existing pavement and using Portland cement Type 2, spreading and mixing and other work. Completed: August 31, 2021.
From US2 to Elk-Chattaroy/Hardesty Intersection – Fully CLOSED on July 19, 2021 (local traffic only).
Motorists should expect delays. Flaggers and a pilot car may be present. Please slow-down in the work zone.
Columbia Dr- Northwood to Argonne. *****Tenative start date 8/23/21*****
Roadway Excavation, ADA ramp installation, Pavement removal and repaving. Lane Closures and flagging. Full closure to through traffic in September. Look for signage and watch for updates.
Forker Road Culvert Replacement - 1/2 mile South of SR206
The culvert under the road is being replaced and a modular steel bridge installed. Completed: August 31, 2021.
*****Road is Closed*** Detour in Place
Frideger Road Bridge Replacement
The road is CLOSED while the existing bridge is being removed for the construction of a new structure over the Little Spokane River. The project includes the removal of the existing roadway and widening with the construction of the new roadway. Completed: October 31, 2021.
Frideger Rd: from Bridge #4902 Over Little Spokane River to Bridge #4902 Over Little Spokane River – Road is CLOSED – Bridge OUT!
Flaggers may be present (both directions, all lanes): Detour route in place on Bridges Road, Madison Road and Frideger Road.
Guardrail Safety Project
Crews are installing new guardrails at the locations below. Completed: August 31, 2021.
Old SR-195 Hwy: from Bridge #3112 Over Pine Creek & BNSF to County Pit #13-22
Lane restrictions (both directions, all lanes). This is not the EXACT location. Project is from Mile Post 2.2 to Mile Post 3.1
Williams Lake Rd: from Mullinix Rd to Weisman Rd
Lane restrictions (both directions, all lanes). This is not the EXACT location. Project area is Mile Post .90 to 1.72.
Valley Chapel Rd: from Palouse Hy to Bridge Over Stevens Creek
Lane restrictions (both directions, all lanes): This is not the EXACT location. Project is from Mile Post .25 to Mile Post .90
Cheney-Plaza Rd: from Rock Lake Rd to Pine Grove Rd
Lane restrictions (both directions, all lanes). This is not the EXACT location. Project location is Mile Post 10.4 to Mile Post 12.5.
PRIVATE CONTRACTOR WORK BY PERMIT
Morrison Ranch Phase 2 – ROAD CLOSED
Red Diamond Construction (509-990-5426) crew is realigning south Barker Road at 32nd Avenue. The project includes grading and paving. Completed: August 13, 2021.
32nd Av: from Barker Rd to Saltese Lake Rd
Road Closed: E. Saltese Rd. at 32nd Avenue and S. Barker Rd. approximately 1,500-feet east of the intersection.
Repair Gas Service
Avista (800-227-9187) crew is repairing gas service on the south side of Upriver Drive and east of Argonne Road. Completed: September 24, 2021.
Upriver Dr: from Argonne Rd to Willow Rd
Lane restrictions (both directions, all lanes): East-bound lane shift and sidewalk closure. Road Closed: Hayford Rd is closed at Richland – detours are in place: Westbow to Aero Rd. and Melville to Thomas Mallen.
Underground COAX Installation
Sefnco Communications (800-385-2903) crew is installing an underground COAX Cable just south of Baade Road on the east side of Perry Road. Dates: August 17-27, 2021.
Perry Rd: from Baade Rd to Burk Rd
Flaggers may be present (both directions, all lanes): Please slow-down in the work zone.
CITIZEN EVENT BY PERMIT
River City Cycling Classic – Bob Stroker Memorial Time Trial (8:00-11:00 a.m.) and Liberty Lake Road Race
First race will start at Chester Community Church at 11703 E. Dishman Mica Roads and include Dishman Mica and Vicari Road. Liberty Lake Road Race will begin at Liberty High School at 6404 E. Spangle Waverly Roads and include Spangle Waverly Road and Old SR-195. Date: August 14, 2021.
Dishman-Mica Rd: from Vicari Rd to Spokane Valley City Limits
Flaggers may be present (both directions, all lanes): Bikers on the road.
08/14/2021 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Vicari Rd: from Dishman-Mica Rd to SR-27
Flaggers may be present (both directions, all lanes): Bikers on the road.
08/14/2021 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Spangle-Waverly Rd: from North Kentuck Trails Rd to Prairie View Rd
Flaggers may be present (both directions, all lanes): Bikers on the road.
08/14/2021 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Prairie View Rd: from Spangle-Waverly Rd to Waverly City Limits (4th Ave)
Flaggers may be present (both directions, all lanes): Bikers on the road.
08/14/2021 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Prairie View Rd: from Old SR-195 Hy to Waverly City Limits
Flaggers may be present (both directions, all lanes): Bikers on the road.
08/14/2021 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Old SR-195 Hy: from Prairie View Rd to Spangle-Waverly Rd
Flaggers may be present (both directions, all lanes): Bikers on the road.
08/14/2021 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Spangle-Waverly Rd: from Old SR-195 Hy to North Kentuck Trails Rd
Flaggers may be present (both directions, all lanes): Bikers on the road.
08/14/2021 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Spokane to Sandpoint Relay – August 20-21, 2021
Motorists should slow down and watch for runners on the road. Organized by NxNW Relays Dates: August 20-21, 2021.
Day Rd: from Applewood Ln to Sands Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Sands Rd: from Day Rd to Day-Mt Spokane Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Day-Mt Spokane Rd: from Sands Rd to Big Meadows Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Big Meadows Rd: from Day-Mt Spokane Rd to Dunn Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Dunn Rd: from Big Meadows Rd to Green Bluff Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Green Bluff Rd: from Green Bluff Rd Y to Day-Mt Spokane Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Lowe Rd: from Day-Mt Spokane Rd to SR-206 (Mt Spokane Park Dr)
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Bruce Rd: from SR-206 (Mt Spokane Park Dr) to Stoneman Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Argonne Rd: from Stoneman Rd to Doak Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Doak Rd: from Argonne Rd to Palmer Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Palmer Rd: from Doak Rd to Orchard Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Orchard Rd: from Palmer Rd to St Michaels Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
St Michaels Rd: from Orchard Rd to Lincoln Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Lincoln Rd: from St Michaels Rd to Freya St
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Freya St: from Lincoln Rd to Market St
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Market St: from Magnesium Rd to Farwell Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Farwell Rd: from Market St to Crestline St
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Wandermere Rd: from Wandermere Golf Course to Dartford Dr
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Dartford Dr: from Wandermere Rd to Mill Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Mill Rd: from Dartford Dr to Hastings Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Five Mile Rd: from Hawthorne Rd to Spokane City Limits
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Strong Rd: from Spokane City Limits to Spokane City Limits
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Indian Trail Rd: from Spokane City Limits to Rutter Parkway
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Rutter Parkway: from Indian Trail Rd to SR-291
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Charles Rd: from SR-291 to Carlson Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Government Wy: from Houston Rd to Greenwood Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Upriver Dr: from Havana St to Buckeye Av
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Upriver Dr: from Spokane City Limits to Marguerite Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Upriver Dr: from Marguerite Rd to Farr Rd
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Farr Rd: from Upriver Dr to Maringo Dr
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
Maringo Dr: from Farr Rd to East End Of Road
Motorists should expect some delays (both directions, all lanes): Watch for runners on the road.
ROAD MAINTENANCE
(Road maintenance projects are subject to change due to weather conditions and other road maintenance priorities)
Asphalt Overlay - Various Roads in Spokane County
Overlay is a paving method of applying a new layer of asphalt to a deteriorating surface. Dates: August 16-26, 2021.
Short Rd: from Stevens County Line to Deer Park City Limits
Motorists should expect delays in both directions and all lanes. Be prepared to stop and watch for flaggers.
Spotted Rd: from US-395 to Stevens County Line
Motorists should expect delays in both directions and all lanes. Be prepared to stop and watch for flaggers.
Chip Seal - Various Roads in Spokane County
Chip Seal is the application of a special protective wearing surface to an existing pavement. Dates vary (see below).
Dates: August 16-19, 2021.
Jackson Rd: from Morris Rd to Valley Chapel Rd
Motorists should expect delays in both directions and all lanes. Be prepared to stop and watch for flaggers and pilot cars.
Morris Rd: from Jackson Rd to SR-27
Motorists should expect delays in both directions and all lanes. Be prepared to stop and watch for flaggers and pilot cars.
Prairie View Rd: from Fairfield City Limits (Jackson Rd) to Waverly City Limits (4th Ave)
Motorists should expect delays in both directions and all lanes. Be prepared to stop and watch for flaggers and pilot cars.
Completed: August 31, 2021.
West Newman Lake Dr: from Muzzy Rd to Starr Rd
Motorists should expect delays (both directions, all lanes): Be prepared to stop and watch for flaggers and pilot cars.
Whitworth Dr: from US-395 to Hawthorne Rd
Motorists should expect delays (both directions, all lanes): Be prepared to stop and watch for flaggers and pilot cars.
Westmoreland Rd: from US-2 (Newport Hy) to Cedar Rd
Motorists should expect delays (both directions, all lanes): Be prepared to stop and watch for flaggers-pilot cars.
Hawthorne Rd: from Market St to Parksmith Dr
Motorists should expect delays (both directions, all lanes): Be prepared to stop and watch for flaggers-pilot cars.
Strong Rd: from Spokane City Limits to Spokane City Limits
Motorists should expect delays (both directions, all lanes): Be prepared to stop and watch for flaggers-pilot cars.
Temple Rd: from Norman Rd to Forker Rd
Motorists should expect delays (both directions, all lanes): Be prepared to Stop and watch for flaggers-pilot cars.
Crack Sealing on West Newman Lake Drive from Starr Rd to Muzzy Rd.
West Newman Lake Rd from Starr Rd to Muzzy Rd. Completed: August 12, 2021.
West Newman Lake Dr: from Starr Rd to Muzzy Rd
There will be lane restrictions (both directions, all lanes): Crack Sealing on West Newman Lake Drive from Starr Rd to Muzzy Rd. Expect lane restrictions & flaggers.
Euclid Rd Bridge CLOSED
Euclid Rd Bridge is closed and a detour is in place. Replacing the bridge is the responsibility of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad.
Euclid Rd: from Bridge #1508 Over BNSF to Lyons Rd
Road Closed – Euclid Rd Bridge Closed
Fog Sealing
Fog Sealing is the application of a thin, quick-drying oil over the top of the chip seal. This preserves the integrity of the road. Dates: August 9-13, 2021.
Whitworth Dr: from Hawthorne Rd to US-395
Motorists should expect delays in both directions and all lanes. Please slow-down in the work zone and watch for flaggers.
Waikiki Rd: from Mill Rd to Whitworth Dr
Motorists should expect delays in both directions and all lanes. Please slow-down in the work zone and watch for flaggers.
Thierman Rd: from Weile Av to Valley Springs Rd
Motorists should expect delays in both directions and all lanes. Please slow-down in the work zone and watch for flaggers.
Valley Springs Rd: from Thierman Rd to Spokane City Limits
Motorists should expect delays in both directions and all lanes. Please slow-down in the work zone and watch for flaggers.
Shoulder Preservation
Crews will grade and add gravel to build up the sides of the road on the gravel shoulder. Dates: August 16-26, 2021.
Craig Rd: from SR-902 to Thorpe Rd
Lane restrictions (both directions, all lanes): Motorists should slow-down in the work zone and watch for flaggers.
Grove Rd: from Hallett Rd to Cheney-Spokane Rd
Lane restrictions (both directions, all lanes): Motorists should slow-down in the work
zone and watch for flaggers.
Bradshaw Rd: from Old SR-195 Hy to Cheney-Spangle Rd
Lane restrictions (both directions, all lanes): Motorists should slow-down in the work zone and watch for flaggers.
Spokane County crews are repairing potholes, sweeping and spraying weeds as the weather permits. For more information, go to: www.spokanecounty.org/publicworks
The mission of Spokane County Public Works is to provide our citizens and the traveling public with safe and maintained roads, bridges and stormwater facilities through efficient and quality Operations, Construction, Engineering and Planning services.