Capital Improvement Projects
Sullivan Rd. Improvement
- Reconstruction of S. Sullivan Rd. from E. Sprague Ave. to E. 8th Ave.
- Anticipated construction dates: 05/22/23 – October 2023
- Sullivan between 4th ave and Sprague will be closed to all traffic – 7pm 9/22 to 6am 9/24. 4th ave west of Sullivan will be open as a detour
- No turns from 4th onto or off of Sullivan during the week
- Access local businesses through the work zone at designated entrances.
- Traffic devices will direct traffic through work zone.
- Project Contact: Kelly Lynch (509) 720-5001
- Contractor Public Liaison: Jamie Pannell (208) 966-0444
8th Ave Improvement
- Repaving, Stormwater, sidewalk upgrades between Carnahan and Park Rd
- New Sidewalk on north side of 8th between Thierman and Park
- Anticipated construction dates: 06/20/23 – September 2023
- 8th Ave intermittent flagging between Carnahan and Park from 9/16/23-9/29/23
- Project Contact: Kelly Lynch (509) 720-5001
- Contractor Traffic Control Contact: Kathleen Herzog (509) 828-0814
Barker Rd at Union Pacific Railroad Crossing - Phase 2
- This paving project widens Euclid Ave and Barker Rd at the crossing of Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR).
- The project includes the addition of turn lanes; water, sewer, & stormwater utilities; a sidewalk on Euclid Ave.; and completion of the multi-use trail on Barker Road north of Euclid Ave to Trent.
- This final phase of the Barker Rd widening project requires coordination with the UPRR to replace the railroad tracks and crossing equipment.
- Anticipated construction dates: July 17th – October 2023
- Barker Road will be closed to through traffic for the duration of the project at the intersection of Euclid Ave in the vicinity of the Union Pacific Railroad; and Euclid Avenue will be closed between Barker Rd and Harmony Rd.
- Traffic devices will detour traffic around the work zone.
- Access will remain open for local access.
- During construction of the multi-use trail on Barker Road north of Euclid Ave to Trent, traffic control for a lane shift will be utilized to direct traffic through work zone.
- Contractor’s Public Liaison: Elyse Shattuck (208) 449-3377
- Project Contact: Kristen Armstrong (509) 720-5070
Broadway and Park Intersection Improvements
- Reconstructs the existing intersection with concrete pavement, replaces old signal system, storm water improvements and new sidewalk on the west side of Park Road.
- Anticipated construction dates: August 8th – October 2023
- One lane in each direction will be provided on Broadway.
- Park Road between Broadway Ave and Cataldo Ave will be closed to through traffic.
- Park Road between Valleyway Ave and Broadway Ave will be closed to through traffic.
- Traffic devices will direct traffic through work zone.
- 2-Week Closure on Broadway (scheduled for 9/27 to 10/11). Broadway/Park intersection will be closed to all traffic for the final concrete paving within the intersection and on Broadway. Detour route will be provided on Heacox, Sprague/Appleway and Vista.
- Access will be provided for property owners within the closure.
- Businesses are open.
- Contractor’s Public Liaison: Tina Westby (509) 385-4830
- Project Contact: Rob Lochmiller (509) 720-5010
Utility Work
N. Pierce Rd. and E. Boone Ave.
• Rebuild and reinforce gas line.
• Anticipated construction date: 09/29/23
• Single lane closure. Flaggers onsite. Signs posted.
• Project Contact: Avista - Brett Freeman (509) 994-9290