Rockwood Blvd. Construction Near Hospital

Spokane, WALocal News

Spokane's construction on Rockwood Boulevard will commence on September 2, impacting traffic and parking near Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. The project will rehabilitate the pavement and redesign the intersection at Rockwood Blvd. and Cowley St. Utility work will involve replacing outdated water main pipes and repairing sewer sections and catch basins. Starting on September 2, Rockwood Blvd.

will be condensed, with some lanes closed and detours for pedestrians. The project aims to improve infrastructure and is expected to be completed by mid-October. Local access will remain open during construction, but on-street metered parking will be unavailable. Residents are encouraged to drive cautiously and support nearby businesses affected by the work. Current obstruction information can be found on the city's construction webpage.

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