Three Construction Projects Begin Next Week

Kirstin Davis, Communications Manager, kdavis@spokanecity.org

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:45 p.m.

The City of Spokane is starting three grind and overlay projects next week. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are urged to plan ahead, allow for extra time, and use alternate routes during peak traffic hours to reduce impact. 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 our construction webpage.

Sprague & Alki-Broadway – Freya to Havana Grind and Overlay

Work on the Sprague & Alki-Broadway grind and overlay project will start Monday, July 28, and is expected to last through November.

This project rehabilitates portions of Sprague Avenue and Alki-Broadway Avenue with a grind and overlay. It also includes ADA ramp upgrades and selected stormwater improvements, extending pavement life and enhancing road safety.

What to Expect:

  • Broadway Avenue/Alki Way from Havana to Freya Streets will be closed. Motorists will be detoured and are urged to use Sprague Avenue and Trent Avenue.
  • Drivers should expect slower speeds and traffic delays.
  • Businesses will remain accessible. Please make the extra effort to support those impacted.

Maple-Walnut Grind & Overlay – 5th Avenue to Maple Street Bridge

Work will begin on Maple and Walnut Streets between 5th Avenue and the Maple Street Bridge on Monday, July 28, and is expected to be underway through October.

This project rehabilitates Maple and Walnut Streets from 5th Avenue to the south approach of the Maple Street Bridge. Improvements include a grind and overlay of existing pavement, curb ramp upgrades to meet ADA standards, and a sidewalk widening near an overhead traffic sign pole on Maple Street.

What to Expect:

  • The curb lanes of Maple and Walnut Streets will be closed between 2nd and 5th Avenues.
  • Drivers should expect slower speeds and traffic delays.
  • Businesses will remain accessible. Please make the extra effort to support those impacted.

Division Grind & Overlay – 4th to 7th Avenues

The Street Department will start a grind and overlay project on Tuesday, July 29, and is expected to wrap up by Wednesday, Aug. 6. This project rehabilitates Division Street from 4th to 7th Avenues.

What to Expect:

  • Division Street will have lane closures between 4th and 7th Avenues.
  • Drivers should expect slower speeds and traffic delays.
  • Businesses will remain accessible. Please make the extra effort to support those impacted.
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