Traffic Impacts Starting Monday, March 30

Kirstin Davis, Communications Manager, Public Works, [email protected]

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:08 a.m.

City of Spokane's 2026 construction season is underway with three significant projects impacting traffic starting Monday, March 30. Motorists are urged to plan ahead, allow for extra time, and be alert for frequent traffic changes. Please slow down for everyone's safety and make the extra effort to support businesses impacted by the necessary projects. This year's work includes integrated projects to maintain and improve utility infrastructure, fresh street surfaces, new traffic configurations, and improved sidewalk and pedestrian routes. Current obstruction information impacting drivers in the City is available on the construction webpage.

East Sprague Avenue between Freya Street and Havana Street

This $3 million project replaces a water main, upgrades ADA ramps, improves stormwater management, and resurfaces the street with a grind and overlay. Crews will be working in the curb lanes and traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel in each direction. Access to businesses will be maintained. Work begins Monday, March 30 and is expected to be completed by mid-June.

What to Expect:

• Drivers will experience lane reductions and congestion in both directions between Haven Street and Fancher Road.
• Access to businesses will be maintained, please make extra effort to support them during this challenging time.
• Slow down for everyone's safety, be alert, and if traveling through, consider an alternative route.

East Wellesley Avenue between Freya Street and Havana Street

The full reconstruction of east Wellesley Avenue between Freya Street and Havana Street will include stormwater improvements, street trees, and replacing the water distribution main. Additionally, a shared use path will be installed on the south side of Wellesley in this section. This $4.5 million project begins Monday, March 30 and is estimated to be completed at the end of July.

What to Expect:

• Wellesley Avenue will be CLOSED to thru traffic in both directions.
• Local access will be maintained for residents and businesses.
• Eastbound drivers will be detoured at Market Street north to Francis Avenue, east to Havana Street, and south to Wellesley Avenue.
• Westbound drivers will be detoured at Havana Street, north to Francis Avenue, west to Freya Street, and south to Wellesley Avenue.
• Allow for extra time or use an alternative route.

West Francis Avenue/9 Mile Road at Rifle Club Road

This $3.3 million project carries over from 2025 and enhances water, sewer, stormwater, and street infrastructure in the Northwest Terrace area. This improved connection from the Low Water Pressure System increases water reliability and supports future growth. This final stage of the project begins Monday, March 30 and is expected to be completed by mid-May.

What to Expect:

• Southbound 9 Mile Road will be reduced to one lane between Wind River Road and Rifle Club Road, causing slowdowns during peak travel times.
• Northbound 9 Mile Road will maintain two lanes of traffic throughout the area.
• Access to Wind River Road and Rifle Club Road will be maintained.
• 9 Mile Road will be closed to pedestrians.
• Please, slow down in both directions and be alert for everyone's safety.

Related Images

• East Sprague Avenue between Freya Street and Havana Street Map
• East Wellesley Avenue between Freya Street and Havana Street Map
• West Francis Avenue/9 Mile Road at Rifle Club Road Map

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