Final Construction Phase of Downtown Corridor Begins May 19th

Spokane will initiate the final phase of the Washington and Stevens streets improvement project on May 19, with lane reductions expected to last until July. The grind and overlay work will begin on Stevens St. between Sprague Ave. and 1st Ave. and on Washington St.

between Main St. and 1st Ave. Motorists should anticipate slower speeds and traffic delays due to these changes. Local businesses affected by the construction will remain accessible, and community members are urged to support them during this period. Concurrently, Hartson Ave.

will close from May 19 to May 23 for a Safe Routes to Schools pedestrian improvement project near Frances Scott Elementary. During this closure, drivers will be detoured to 2nd Ave. and 3rd Ave. , while Freya St. and Havana St.

will remain open for north and southbound traffic. The city provides ongoing obstruction information on its construction webpage to assist drivers. These projects aim to enhance safety and accessibility for both pedestrians and motorists in the downtown Spokane area.