Water System Project Will Impact Northwest Intersection

Spokane's water system upgrade commences on July 7, impacting traffic on west Francis Ave. /Highway 291 and north Assembly St. Motorists are advised to plan for detours and delays due to temporary traffic signals at critical intersections. The city aims to install a new water transmission main to improve water reliability and prepare for future growth, with a total project cost of $3. 25 million expected to conclude by November 2025.

Northbound Assembly St. will close between Rowan Ave. and Francis Ave. /Hwy 291, while southbound Assembly St. will close between Francis Ave.

/Hwy 291 and Rowan Ave. Access to the Dwight Merkel Complex will still be available via Rowan Ave. A noise variance permits construction work from 6 a. m. to 6 p.

m. Monday through Saturday. Future phases will also lead to closures on N. Royal Dr. , W.

Lyons Ave. , and W. Woodside Ave. This infrastructure project represents a crucial step in enhancing Spokane's water, sewer, stormwater, and traffic systems.