Date:  Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Contact: Al Gilson, Communications Manager
WSDOT Eastern Region
(509)324-6015
gilsona@wsdot.wa.gov

On Monday, April 5th, Inland Asphalt Co. of Spokane will begin work on the intersection of US 2 and Elk-Chattaroy Road, north of Spokane. This project removes the existing right turn lane and highway shoulder on northbound US 2 at Elk-Chattaroy Road to allow for widening of the roadway to the east. Once removed, the right-turn lane and shoulder will be rebuilt with a new offset right-turn lane that will provide better sight distance and generally improve the safety of the intersection.

Northbound US 2 traffic will be reduced to one lane through the work zone, except during the 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekday commute period, when both lanes northbound will be open. There also may be short-term restrictions at the intersection when crews are removing and reconstructing the adjacent highway pavement.

The project is expected to be complete by mid-May.

Inland Asphalt Co. of Spokane is the prime contractor on the job with a construction bid of $379,000. Funding for this project came from the Transportation Partnership Act passed by the 2005 legislature.

For more information on the project, along with weekly traffic and construction details, you can go to the web site at: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/us2/northglenelkchattaroy .

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