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Community members will gather on September 15, 2025, to place a marker recognizing the historic completion of the Ayer-Cutoff railroad link in Spokane. The event commemorates the 111th anniversary of the original golden spike ceremony held in 1914, which positioned Spokane as a key railroad hub.
Spokane's Maxwell Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Safety Upgrades project has been postponed, causing significant southbound lane reductions on Ash St. from Sept. 22-24. Additionally, Rockwood Blvd. will close to all traffic from Sept. 15-17 for water, sewer, and stormwater work. Local access will be maintained, but drivers should anticipate congestion and consider alternative routes.
Construction work on North Ash Street and Rockwood Boulevard will cause significant traffic disruptions in Spokane. Southbound Ash Street will reduce to one lane from September 22-24, while Rockwood Boulevard will be closed to all traffic from September 15-17. Local access will be maintained, but drivers should seek alternative routes to avoid congestion.
Spokane community members will commemorate the 111th anniversary of the “Golden Spike” ceremony on September 15, 2025, by placing a memorial plaque. The original golden spike marked the completion of the Ayer-Cutoff railroad link in 1914, which significantly reduced travel time to the West Coast. The plaque installation will take place under the Monroe Street Bridge at 1 p.m.
Construction work on North Ash Street will reduce traffic to one lane from September 22-24, causing significant slowdowns. Rockwood Boulevard will be closed to all traffic from September 15-17 for water and sewer system upgrades, impacting access near Sacred Heart Medical Center. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternative routes to avoid congestion.
Community members will gather on September 15, 2025, to place a marker commemorating the 111th anniversary of the golden spike that completed the Ayer-Cutoff railroad link in Spokane. The event celebrates a significant milestone in Spokane's railroad history, enhancing travel and connectivity to the west coast.
The City of Spokane postponed the start of the Maxwell Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Safety Upgrades project, leading to significant slowdowns on southbound Ash St. from Sept. 22-24. Concurrently, Rockwood Blvd. will be closed for construction from Sept. 15-17, impacting local traffic and pedestrian access.
Construction work will close Rockwood Blvd. between Grand Blvd. and Cowley St. from Sept. 15 to Sept. 17 for water and sewer system upgrades. Additionally, significant delays are expected on southbound Ash St. from Sept. 22 to Sept. 24 as lanes reduce from three to one. Local access will be maintained, but drivers should seek alternative routes to avoid congestion.
Spokane community members will commemorate the 111th anniversary of the golden spike ceremony by placing a memorial plaque on September 15, 2025. The marker recognizes the completion of the Ayer-Cutoff railroad link that significantly enhanced Spokane's connectivity.
The City of Spokane has postponed the Maxwell Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Safety Upgrades project, affecting traffic on North Ash Street from September 22 to September 24. Meanwhile, Rockwood Boulevard will close for construction from September 15 to September 17, impacting local traffic and access.