Sergeant Ken Salas Memorial Service, Additional Road ClosuresRevisions

Spokane Police Department announces temporary road closures on August 20 in preparation for the memorial service honoring Sergeant Ken Salas. Key traffic revisions include the closure of southbound Division at Sharp, with diversions to Monroe and Hamilton. Southbound Washington from Boone to Spokane Falls Boulevard will also close, affecting traffic until approximately 3 p. m. Washington and North River Drive will be inaccessible for several hours, while northbound traffic on Division and Riverside will be restricted until roughly 12:30 p.

m. Assembly between Wellesley and Francis will close from 9:30 to 11:30 a. m. , impacting local access during that period. The police department encourages community members to plan their travel in advance due to these disruptions.

The memorial service represents a significant event for the community, reflecting on the contributions of Sergeant Salas. Residents are reminded of available emergency services and non-emergency reporting options.