Project news

Construction at Thorpe Road for intersection improvements are complete. 

Needs & benefits

This project is located on US 195 between MP 94.44 and 95.44 in Spokane County. The project involved hot mix asphalt paving, illumination, and guardrail improvements. This project constructed a new feature for our area called "J-Turns".

Project news

The contract was awarded to Northeast Electric LLC on January 16. Construction began May 12.

During construction, each ramp will temporarily close for a period of three days up to one week. Only one ramp will be closed at a time for the construction of the ramp meter.

Project news

This is the second project in the realignment of the BNSF railroad tracks. The first realignment was completed late fall of 2015. The project was awarded to Halme Construction on August 12.

Needs & benefits

This project will realign the BNSF railroad tracks in north Spokane for the future US 395 highway. This project includes constructing two railroad structures, retaining walls, roadway excavation and embankment, paving with hot mix asphalt, placing curbing and sidewalk.

Timeline

Construction began on September 30, 2019.

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Traffic is moving more smoothly west of Spokane with the help of a new ramp meter to manage the flow of vehicles merging onto eastbound I-90 from US 195. The new ramp meter became  operational April 9. Drivers can anticipate slight delays as the ramp meter regulates traffic flow onto eastbound I-90. Hours of operation are weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and during the evening 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.