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 at the intersection of Geiger Blvd. and Grove Road beginning on August 2, until further notice. Construction includes the third roundabout of the I-90 Geiger interchange improvements project just north of I-90. Drivers will need to follow signed detours. Last Updated: 7/30/2021 3:34 PM More Info
At milepost 276

MODERATE IMPACT

Columbia Dr Both Directions - Spokane County will have Columbia Drive closed for road work between Northwood Dr and Argonne Rd. Starting on September 20,to October 25, 2021. Use other routes. Last Updated: 10/10/2021 4:59 PM More Info

MODERATE IMPACT

SR 290 Both Directions - Lane Closures for construction on SR 290 in both directions at milepost 12.5 at Barker Rd, Spokane Valley, Beginning at 10:49 am on March 17, 2021, until August 2022. Use other routes and expect long delays at times. Last Updated: 10/9/2021 1:06 AM More Info
At milepost 12

MODERATE IMPACT

I-90 Both Directions - Construction on I-90 both directions from milepost 295.4 to milepost 295.5. This project constructs the new local connections and Kramer Road Parkway Undercrossing bridge over I-90. Drivers can expect various impacts to I-90 during construction. Last Updated: 10/8/2021 1:17 PM More Info
From milepost 295 to milepost 296

MODERATE IMPACT

Belt Both Directions - The City of Spokane will close Belt Street from Boone Ave. to Maxwell Ave. in both directions, part of an arterial grind and inlay project. Last Updated: 9/17/2021 2:40 PM More Info

MODERATE IMPACT

Wall Both Directions - Construction for the Spokane Transit City Line will occur on North Wall Street between West Riverside Avenue and West Main Avenue. North Wall Street is currently closed. Last Updated: 9/17/2021 2:35 PM More Info

MODERATE IMPACT

Wellesley Av Both Directions - Spokane County will have lane closures for road work, on Wellesley Ave between Railroad Ave and Murray Road, starting on September 17th through November 30, 2021. Watch for flaggers. road closures, lane restrictions. and detour route, Expect delays, use other routes. Last Updated: 9/12/2021 5:27 PM More Info

MODERATE IMPACT

US 2 Eastbound - Rest Area is closed on US 2 eastbound at milepost 237.71 near Telford Rd beginning at 3:59 pm on September 3, 2021, until further notice. Last Updated: 9/3/2021 4:03 PM More Info
At milepost 238

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

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

Monroe Rd Both Directions - Spokane County will have lane closures for road work on Monroe Road between Antler Rd and woolard Road. Starting on October 18, to October 21, 2021.
Expect flaggers, expect delays. Last Updated: 10/10/2021 5:04 PM More Info

LOW IMPACT

Wellesley Both Directions - The City of Spokane has construction on Wellesley Avenue between Walnut and Maple Street in both directions to lengthen the westbound turn lane. Expect reduced lanes in each direction as crews work at the corner of Wellesley Avenue and Maple Street. Last Updated: 10/8/2021 1:36 PM More Info

LOW IMPACT

Mission Both Directions - Spokane Transit Authority City Line construction will impact Mission Avenue from Morton Street to Hamilton Street in both directions until further notice. Expect single-lane traffic in both directions at times. Last Updated: 10/8/2021 1:30 PM More Info

LOW IMPACT

I-90 Eastbound - On-ramp closure removed on I-90 eastbound at Freya, in Spokane. The Thor Freya on-ramp from 3rd Ave. is re-opened, at milepost 283.5 beginning at 2:40 pm on October 7, 2021. EB motorists should watch for merging traffic. Last Updated: 10/7/2021 2:43 PM More Info
At milepost 284

LOW IMPACT

Short Rd Both Directions - Spokane County will have lane closures for roadwork on Short Road between the Stevens County Line to Deer Park City Limits, starting on September 27th to October 7, 2021. Expect delays. Last Updated: 10/3/2021 3:37 PM More Info

LOW IMPACT

Bigelow Gulch Rd Both Directions - Spokane County will have lane closures for road work on Bigelow Gulch Road between Weile Ave and Argonne Road. Expect delays. South and North Jensen Road is open. Last Updated: 10/3/2021 3:19 PM More Info

LOW IMPACT

Appleway Av Both Directions - Spokane County will have Appleway Ave closed at Spokane Bridge Road for road work, on September 13, 2021. There will be a full road closure on September 16th to October 15, 2021. Use other routes. Last Updated: 10/3/2021 3:18 PM More Info

LOW IMPACT

US 97 Both Directions - On US 97 at milepost 330 (railroad crossing south of Oroville), there is a 35 m.p.h. advisory speed zone in place due to road conditions. Travelers should not attempt to pass slower vehicles through the advisory speed zone. Last Updated: 9/10/2021 2:59 PM More Info
From milepost 330 to milepost 331

LOW IMPACT

Frideger Rd Both Directions - Spokane County has the road closed for bridge replacement on Frideger Rd at the Little Spokane River. Use other routes, expect delays. Last Updated: 8/9/2021 9:51 AM More Info

LOW IMPACT

Greene Both Directions - Construction will be ongoing next to North Greene Street from Mission Ave. to Ermina Ave. in both directions until further notice. Work is part of the North Spokane Corridor work that is being constructed in the Spokane Community College parking lot. Last Updated: 7/14/2021 1:24 PM More Info

LOW IMPACT

Sprague Both Directions - Construction on Sprague Ave. from Grant St to Division St has the roadway closed in both directions until further notice.

Business access is available via First Avenue and the alley north of Sprague. Arterial traffic is detoured via Second and Third Avenues. Last Updated: 6/18/2021 3:15 PM More Info

LOW IMPACT

Post Both Directions - Construction on the Post Street bridge will keep the bridge closed in both directions until further notice. The bridge is set to reopen in 2022. Last Updated: 6/18/2021 3:11 PM More Info

LOWEST IMPACT

I-90 Eastbound - The loop on-ramp from Grove Road to eastbound I-90 will close beginning at 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 4. Crews will be grinding and extending the ramp for its new alignment with I-90. The directional on-ramp to eastbound I-90 will remain open. Last Updated: 8/4/2021 8:54 AM More Info
At milepost 276

LOWEST IMPACT

Lincoln Both Directions - City Construction: Post Street Bridge and intersection of Lincoln Street and Summit Boulevard is closed. The bridge will open in 2022. Last Updated: 6/25/2021 12:53 PM More Info

LOWEST IMPACT

Rosamond Both Directions - The Rosamond bridge over I-90 is closed in both directions until further notice. Drivers in the area will need to detour via the Lindeke Street bridge to cross over I-90. Last Updated: 6/13/2021 12:18 PM More Info