Northeast Washington State Travel Alerts

Below are the travel alerts issued by the Washington State Department of Transportation for the northeastern part of the state. This includes major accidents, weather related problems, construction and other events that may affect your travel. This covers the following border crossings: Nighthawk / Chopaka, Oroville / Osoyoos, Ferry / Midway, Danville / Carson, Laurier / Christina Lake, Frontier / Paterson, Boundry / Waneta, and Metaline Falls / Nelway. Make sure you also view the page for the particular Washington state port you will be using as we have a great deal of real-time traffic information there also.

This list is sorted by severity from highest impact events down to the events with the least impact on the roadway.

HIGH IMPACT

I-90 Both Directions - Construction on I-90 both directions from milepost 295.7 near Harvard Rd Off Ramp to milepost 296.6 near Harvard Rd Off Ramp until further notice. Crews will be widening the Harvard Road overpass. Drivers can expect overnight closures of I-90. Last Updated: 4/16/2021 1:06 PM More Info
From milepost 296 to milepost 297

HIGH IMPACT

I-90 Both Directions - Construction on I-90 both directions at milepost 272.8 near SR 902 beginning at 8:34 am on March 24, 2021 until further notice. Various overnight closures are possible to I-90 as crews continue to work on the new overpass. Last Updated: 4/16/2021 1:03 PM More Info
At milepost 273

MODERATE IMPACT

SR 20 Both Directions - on SR 20 between milepost 263 and 296 (Tonasket to Republic), Monday through Thursday, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., expect flagger controlled traffic with delays where the contractor is installing new sign anchors. Last Updated: 4/20/2021 10:19 AM More Info
From milepost 263 to milepost 296

MODERATE IMPACT

SR 155 Both Directions - On SR 155 between milepost 13 and 79 (Banks Lake to Omak), Monday and Tuesday, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., expect flagger controlled traffic with delays where the contractor is installing new sign anchors. Last Updated: 4/20/2021 9:49 AM More Info
From milepost 13 to milepost 79

MODERATE IMPACT

Euclid Both Directions - North Spokane Corridor construction will cause Euclid Ave. to be reduced one lane in each direction from Market St to Freya St in both directions beginning at 7:00 pm on April 22, 2021 until further notice. Last Updated: 4/16/2021 1:11 PM More Info

MODERATE IMPACT

I-90 Both Directions - Construction on I-90 both directions at milepost 276.3 near Geiger Rd beginning at 7:00 am on April 12, 2021 until further notice.

Work begins on three new roundabouts at the I-90 Geiger/Grove Road interchange starting Monday, April 12. On Wednesday, April 14, the westbound I-90 loop on-ramp will permanently close. A detour on northbound Grove to WB I-90 will be in place along with drivers exiting WB I-90 needing access to southbound Grove Rd. Last Updated: 4/9/2021 1:26 PM More Info
At milepost 276

MODERATE IMPACT

SR 290 Both Directions - Lane Closures for construction on SR 290 both directions at milepost 12.5 at Barker Rd, Spokane Valley, the Eastbound Exit to Wellesley Ave will also be closed, beginning at 10:49 am on March 17, 2021 until about August, 2021. Use other routes and expect long delays at times. Last Updated: 3/17/2021 12:40 PM More Info
At milepost 12

MODERATE IMPACT

SR 290 Both Directions - SR 290 closed for bridge replacement starting near MP 0.5 at the Spokane River, City of Spokane, EB 290 is closed at Hamilton Street, WB 290 is closed at Iron Court, commercial vehicles are diverted to Freya Street, all other traffic can use Mission Street, beginning at 6:18 am on June 3, 2020 until further notice. Follow signed detour route and expect delays. Last Updated: 6/3/2020 8:04 AM More Info
From milepost 1 to milepost 2

MODERATE IMPACT

Wellesley Both Directions - The City of Spokane: Starting Wednesday, Nov. 20, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will begin constructing the North Spokane Corridor (NSC) Wellesley Avenue interchange. During this time, Wellesley Avenue between Market Street and Freya Street will be closed to pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic. The closure and interchange work will last until the end of 2022. Please use alternate routes. Last Updated: 11/12/2019 8:53 AM More Info

LOW IMPACT

Mill Rd Both Directions - Spokane County will have lane closures for road work starting on April 20, 2021 on Mill Road between Waikki Rd. and Hasting Rd. Expect delays. Last Updated: 4/18/2021 3:32 PM More Info

LOW IMPACT

Melville Rd Northbound - Spokane County will have lane closures for road work, on Melville Rd between Spotted Rd and Hayford Rd. Expect delays. Last Updated: 4/18/2021 3:29 PM More Info

LOW IMPACT

Geiger Bv Both Directions - Spokane County will have lane restrictions on Geiger Blvd between Thomas Mallen Road and Electric Ave (Spokane City Limits) for road work starting on August 17th to about June 30, 2021. Thomas Mallen Road is open. Electric Ave. is open. Geiger Road is Closed at Grove Road. Local businesses are open, please use extreme caution when travelling inside the work zone. Use other routes and expect delays. Last Updated: 4/18/2021 11:04 AM More Info

LOW IMPACT

Assembly Rd Both Directions - Spokane County: A contractor will have single lane closures with flaggers for utility work. Expect delays until about April 29, 2021. Last Updated: 4/18/2021 11:00 AM More Info

LOW IMPACT

I-90 Both Directions - Five new ramp meters are set to turn on the week of April 12. The start date for each ramp meter will be staggered and are as follows:

Tuesday, April 13 - Walnut & Monroe Street to eastbound I-90
Wednesday, April 14 - Division/Browne Street to eastbound I-90
Thursday, April 15 - SR 290/Hamilton Street to eastbound I-90
Wednesday, April 21 - Division/Browne Street to westbound I-90 Last Updated: 4/9/2021 1:32 PM More Info
From milepost 280 to milepost 283