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Construction Plans for Monroe and Lincoln

Jessica Fisher, Business and Developer Services, No Phone Number Available

Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 12:35 p.m.

Updated: 08/07/2015 at 10:56 a.m.

Construction season is in full swing! The City of Spokane is starting work on the Monroe/Lincoln Street Couplet this month. This phase of construction includes Monroe and Lincoln from 2^nd to 8^th Avenues. Work from 2nd to 4th Avenues will be completed this year.

During construction there will be lane restrictions in work zones. Construction on Jefferson Street from the freeway to 4^th Avenue and on Cedar from 3^rd to 4^th began this week. A full closure of 5^th Avenue between Monroe and Lincoln will start in late August. After this work, 4^th Avenue will have a full closure from Monroe to Lincoln.

This phase of the project includes:

Reconstruction of the street
Curb and sidewalk revisions
New pedestrian lighting
Completion of a stormwater facility in the grass area along 4^th Avenue and downstream piping to Cedar
Pipe and street work on Lincoln and Monroe
5^th Avenue stormwater and street improvements

Beautification of the area between 4^th Avenue and the I-90 east bound entrance will also take place. The project includes new planting, tree replacement, a river rock retaining wall and the addition of swales to collect road runoff. The City believes these improvements will reduce crime in the area and provide visual interest for passing vehicles.

Future Monroe/Lincoln projects include 4^th to 8^th Avenues, as well as 2^nd to Main Avenues. For current construction updates, attend our weekly meetings at the Deaconess meeting room every Thursday from 2 – 3 p.m. starting August 13. If you have any concerns leave a comment below or contact Julie Happy, Communication Manager of Business and Developer Services.