Ash Street Reduced to One Lane This Week

Spokane city crews will reduce southbound Ash St. to one lane from Sept. 9-12 as part of the Maxwell Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Safety Upgrades project, which aims to enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians. This phase involves necessary stormwater system work, merging the three southbound lanes into one between W. Indiana Ave.

and W. Maxwell Ave. Significant slowdowns are expected, impacting traffic flow on both Ash St. and eastbound Northwest Blvd. Local access will be maintained, but pedestrians may encounter sidewalk detours.

Residents are advised to use alternate routes like Government Way, Monroe St. , or Division St. to bypass the area during peak traffic times from 7 a. m. to 7 p.

m. The city urges drivers to adjust their travel plans accordingly and to support local businesses affected by the construction. Current obstruction information can be found on the construction webpage.