Traffic Impacts Starting Week of May 12th

Kirstin Davis, Communications Manager, 509.625.7773

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 12:46 p.m.

City of Spokane’s 2025 early construction season is busy, however, there are  less significant traffic impacts than previous years. Motorists are urged to plan ahead, allow for extra time, and look for detours. Please slow down for everyone’s safety and make the extra effort to support businesses impacted by the necessary projects. Current obstruction information impacting drivers in the City is available on the our construction webpage.

Sunset Blvd. between Cannon St. and Government Way

A grind and overlay project will happen on Sunset Blvd. between S. Cannon St. in Browne’s Addition and S. Government Way in the West Hills neighborhood. Work will start Monday morning, May 12 and is expected to be completed by Tuesday, May 27.

What to Expect:

  • Drivers will experience lane reductions, flaggers, and slowdowns when traveling east and west on W. Sunset Blvd. between S. Cannon St. and S. Government Way just west of downtown Spokane.
  • Drivers not accessing the area for specific needs are encouraged to use alternate routes such as I-90 or W. Riverside Ave.
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13th Ave. at S. Grand Blvd.

This traffic calming project includes pedestrian improvements and pedestrian rapid flashing beacon on 13th Ave. at Grand Blvd. just south of Manito Park. Work will begin Monday, May 12, and is expected to be completed by Tuesday, May 20.

What to Expect:

  • 13th Ave. will be closed between Grand Blvd. and Division St.
  • S. Grand Blvd. at 13th Ave. will have lane reductions at the intersection and drivers will experience slow downs traveling north and south.
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Cedar St. at 12th Ave.

This traffic calming project includes closing Cedar St. to northbound traffic at 12th Ave., installing a pedestrian refuge island with rapid flashing beacon and other pedestrian safety items. Work will begin Tuesday, May 13, and is expected to be completed by Tuesday, June 3.

What to Expect:

  • Cedar St. between 13th Ave. and 11th Ave. will have lane reductions and drivers will experience slow downs traveling north and south.
  • 12th Ave. will be closed between Adams St. and Walnut St.
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