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Rockwood Blvd. Construction Near Hospital

Project requires street closure and reduced on-street parking in area.

Kirstin Davis, Communications Manager, Public Works, kdavis@spokanecity.org

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 2:10 p.m.

Construction work will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 2, just south of Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital. The Rockwood Boulevard project will rehabilitate the pavement with a grind and overlay and redesign the intersection of Rockwood Blvd. and Cowley St. and 10th Ave. Additionally, utility work will be done. Outdated water main pipes will be replaced, and a section of the sewer and a brick catch basins will be repaired as part of the work. The project is expected to be completed in mid-October.

What to Expect

  • Rockwood Blvd. between Grand Blvd. and Cowley St. will be condensed starting Tuesday, Sept. 2.
  • North/south traffic will open on Rockwood Blvd. at the Sumner Ave. / 10th Ave. intersection.
  • Sumner Ave. / 10th Ave. will be closed between Grand Blvd. and Sherman St. for east/west through traffic.
  • 9th Ave. will be one lane in each direction to access healthcare employee parking garage.
  • No on-street metered parking available on 9th Ave. between Grand Blvd. and Cowley St.
  • No on-street metered parking available on Rockwood Blvd. between Grand Blvd. and Cowley St.
  • Pedestrians may experience sidewalk detours.
  • Local access will be maintained.

Please slow down for everyone’s safety and make extra effort to support businesses impacted by this necessary work. Current obstruction information impacting drivers in the City is available on our construction webpage.

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