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Official WSDOT account for information east of the Cascade Mountains. Monitored 7 am-5 pm Mon-Fri. Please call 911 to report road hazards.

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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 08/10/2026
Finishing what what we started. A little more than a year ago, this section of the North Spokane Corridor that extends from Alki to Sprague didn't exist. In one week, we will set the final girders for this project. We've even poured quite a bit of concrete on the bridge deck.
An aerial view of a major highway construction project cutting through an industrial and commercial zone.An aerial view of a major highway construction project cutting through an industrial and commercial zone.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 03/10/2026
Attention, Chelan County: Progress continues. The paving project on Chumstick Highway between Leavenworth and Plain is at least 1/3 of the way done, with new blacktop expected on 65 spots of the 19-mile highway. We appreciate your patience.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 14/09/2026
ROAD CLOSURE 🚧 SR 21 is CLOSED between Kahlotus & SR 26 for the next 2 weeks for bridge repair. Please use the following detour: From the north: East on SR 26 to Washtucna, then west on SR 261/260 to Kahlotus. From the south: East on SR 260/261 to Washtucna, then west on SR 26.
Map showing a road closure and detour near Kahlotus and. SR 21 is closed between Kahlotus and SR 26. The blue detour route follows SR 260/261 between Kahlotus and Washtucna, then SR 26. From the north, travelers take SR 26 east to Washtucna, then west on SR 261/260 to Kahlotus. From the south, travelers take SR 260/261 east to Washtucna, then west on SR 26. A north arrow appears in the upper left.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 19/08/2026
Did you know that we have a new Community Engagement website for the North Spokane Corridor? You are invited to our virtual office hours from 12 PM to 1 PM today where we will introduce you to the site and answer any questions about our open NSC survey. bit.ly/3SnXxDR
Aerial rendering of a proposed highway interchange surrounded by residential and commercial areas. Multiple elevated ramps and roadways cross over a large open area. A white information box in the upper-left corner announces virtual office hours on Wednesday, Aug. 19, from noon to 1 p.m., and includes a meeting ID 223 666 624 925 359  and passcode PK7Ta2P4
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 04/08/2026
SR 291/Francis Avenue UPDATE: Barricades at Division Street and Ash Street have been removed. Our closure of SR 291 remains in place at Assembly Street.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 03/08/2026
Our hearts are with Spokane and everyone impacted by the wildfires. Multiple sections of SR 291 between Division Street and Suncrest remain CLOSED. Please obey all road closure signs—they are in place to protect the public and allow first responders and evacuees safe access.
A smoke-filled section of a highway lined with pine trees. Two utility trucks and several utility workers are positioned along the roadside as smoke drifts across the roadway, illustrating ongoing wildfire response efforts in the area.Map of Spokane County showing multiple closures on SR 291 due to wildfire activity. Closures extend from Division Street through Nine Mile Falls to Suncrest, with red road segments and closure icons marking affected sections of the highway.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 24/07/2026
SR 155 north of Nespelem remains closed to the Kaiser Fire. This will be an extended closure with the fire burning on both sides of the highway, damaged guardrail, trees at risk of falling onto the highway, & gusty winds forecasted. Closure points: mileposts 46 to 77.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 16/07/2026
...Camino Cunningham Road y la Carretera SR 17 fue abierta el lunes en la noche. Queda aún algo de trabajo, pero la rotonda está abierta al tráfico vehicular. Le agradecemos a la comunidad de Othello su paciencia.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 17/06/2026
HEADS UP! The following overnight ramp closures for paving start tonight (8:30 PM - 4 AM). I-90 EB On/Off Ramp at SR 902: 6/16 & 6/17. I-90 EB On/Off Ramp at SR 904: 6/18 & 6/19. I-90 WB On Ramp at SR 904: 6/24 & 6/25. I-90 WB Off Ramp at SR 904: 6/24 - 6/26.
Map of work zone along I-90 west of Spokane.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 17/06/2026
Heads up, SR 25 roughly 7 miles north of Fort Spokane is down to a single lane due to a fire. Expect one-way, alternating traffic via flaggers, and watch for fire crews in the area.
Map showing the location of a fire on SR 25.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 03/06/2026
...durante una reciente tormenta eléctrica. Las áreas de descanso reabrirán a las 7 de la mañana el 4 de junio.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 29/05/2026
Heads up Pullman! Crews are resuming a nighttime paving project on US 195 between Babbit Road and SR 27/Grand Ave. on Monday. Expect lane closures with one-way, alternating traffic via pilot vehicle Monday through Friday, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Map showing the location of construction on US 195.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 29/05/2026
EARLY HEADS UP! Nighttime paving on I-90 just west of Spokane begins Monday. Travelers can expect single lane closures in both directions of I-90 between SR 904 in Four Lakes and just west of the Geiger Blvd. interchange starting at 7 p.m. until 6 a.m., Monday through Friday.
Map showing the location of road work on I-90.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 12/05/2026
Connecting classroom concepts to careers in the field! Our State Bridge Engineer and region Project Manager recently spoke to STEM students at Mead and Mt. Spokane High Schools, sharing insights into in their roles and offering advice on a wide range of career paths & internships.
Eastern Region project manager Sam Bown speaks to a class of engineering students at Mount Spokane High School, on Tuesday, April 21.State Bridge Engineer Evan Grimm addresses a full class of engineering students at Mead High School on Tuesday, April 21 in Spokane.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 08/05/2026
HEADS UP! Those traveling to Spokane International Airport will need to use Flint Road from US 2 due to a collision blocking Airport Drive. Allow extra travel time if you are flying out this morning.
Map graphic showing a detour route near Spokane International Airport. A collision is marked with a large red arrow and the text “Collision Blocking Airport Dr” near the interchange of US 2 and Interstate 90. Blue arrows indicate inbound airport traffic should continue west on Highway 2 and use Flint Road to access the airport instead of Airport Drive.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 05/05/2026
Too much work going on, not enough time to make a fancy graphic. Our maintenance folks are busy this morning in and around the Spokane area. Please remember to watch for them, follow the traffic control, and slow down.
A map of the Spokane, Washington area with hand-drawn annotations highlighting maintenance activities. Green text and an arrow in the north label “Danger Tree Removal.” Orange text and an arrow in the west label “Striping.” Blue text in the south labels “Vegetation Management.” Major roads, including I-90, US 395, and US 195, and nearby areas like Spokane Valley, Millwood, and Liberty Lake are visible.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 04/05/2026
📣Attention Cougs! I know you're locked in for finals week. Your focus behind the wheel needs to be too. If you see one of our portable message boards, take the hint: Have your playlist ready before hitting the road. Let’s ace finals and the drive home! @pullman.wsu.edu
Portable electronic message board placed along a rural highway reads “PLAYLIST READY?” Yellow and white lane markers are visible near the sign under a bright blue sky with small, white clouds in the background.Portable electronic message board placed along a rural highway reads “PUT DOWN YOUR PHONE” Yellow and white lane markers are visible near the sign under a bright blue sky with small, white clouds in the background.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 01/05/2026
Happy May AND happy last day of spring term, Cougs! Whether you’re heading home today or after finals next week, remember: the road home isn’t a race. Take your time, watch your speed and arrive safely. @pullman.wsu.edu
Portable electronic message board placed along a rural highway reads “WATCH UR SPEED COUGS.” Yellow lane markers are visible near the sign under a bright blue sky with a single large cloud in the background.Portable electronic message board positioned along a rural highway displays the safety message “U SPEED U PAY FR.” Yellow lane markers are visible near the sign beneath a clear blue sky with a large white cloud in the distance.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 27/04/2026
Good Monday morning! I'm a little late to the party, but wanted to share an exciting NSC construction update: Bridge girders are being set for the stretch between Sprague and Alki! This is the most southern section of the project other than the final connection to I-90.
Nighttime construction scene showing a large concrete bridge girder being lifted into place between two columns by cranes. Multiple construction vehicles, including boom lifts with workers elevated, are positioned below. Bright work lights illuminate the site against a dark sky, with equipment and materials scattered across the ground.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 24/04/2026
Today marks the end of Work Zone Awareness Week, but the message doesn’t end here. Our crews are out on the road every day—working just feet from traffic. Please stay alert, slow down, and give them the space they need. Help keep them safe.
Wide view of a multi-lane interstate highway with moderate traffic traveling in both directions on a clear day. An overhead electronic message board spans the roadway, displaying the message: “ROAD WORKERS HAVE FAMILIES STAY ALERT.” Trees, buildings, and roadside signs line the highway in the background.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 23/04/2026
Good morning! Earlier this week we partnered with WSP, and the cities of Spokane & Spokane Valley to host a Work Zone Awareness event as we gear up for our busiest time of year on the road. Please help all of us get home safe by moving over, slowing down & paying attention.
A man in a wheelchair wearing an orange hoodie and cap speaks into a microphone during an outdoor safety event, while another man in an orange shirt stands at a podium nearby. Traffic cones and hard hats are in the foreground, and a damaged truck mounted attenuator sits behind them outside a building.A Washington State Patrol trooper in uniform stands at a black podium with a microphone, speaking outdoors. Behind him to the right is the severely crumpled wreckage of a truck mounted attenuator. In the foreground are orange traffic cones with yellow hard hats on top, and to the left is a green table with a Washington State Department of Transportation banner. A group of road workers and a Washington State Patrol trooper stand solemnly in a parking lot, lined up in formation. Most wear bright orange or yellow high-visibility safety vests; many have their hands clasped in front of them. They are positioned on asphalt with blue-striped markings, with vehicles, buildings, and trees in the background on a sunny day.A large group of approximately 50–60 people, mostly wearing orange or yellow high-visibility safety vests, pose for a group photo in a parking lot in front of a large beige building. The diverse group includes men and women of various ages; one person is in a wheelchair on the right. Orange traffic cones and yellow hard hats are placed in front of the group, with a blooming cherry blossom tree to the left.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 22/04/2026
We wear a lot of orange. But we're wearing it today to remind folks that it's the color you see in Work Zones. Please remember there are people in work zones. They want to go home at the end of their day. Help them by moving over, slowing down & paying attention. #Orange4Safety
A large group of people wearing high-visibility orange and yellow safety vests stand in two lines outside a building entrance, forming a walkway lined with orange traffic cones. At the front, additional cones are arranged in a cluster with a white hard hat placed on the ground nearby, suggesting a memorial or safety tribute.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 17/04/2026
La remoción de árboles muertos en el área de descanso ubicada en la milla 25 de la Carretera Estatal SR 28, al oeste de la intersección con el Camino White Trail, está casi terminada, y el área debería estar abierta a primera hora el 18 de abril. Gracias por su paciencia.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 10/04/2026
🚧SR 194 FULL CLOSURE 🚧 SR 194 between Hamilton Hill Rd & Wawawai-Pullman Rd will be closed starting Monday, April 13, until Wednesday, May 15. Detour via Hamilton Hill Rd & US 195. This is for an emergency culvert replacement project following a washout on 3/14. @pullman.wsu.edu
A road map depicting a detour route in response to a road closure. The map is outlined in light gray with roads marked in different colors and routes labeled. At the bottom left corner, there is a black box containing the word "CLOSED," indicating a closure on the road marked in orange. This closure is located on State Route 194 between Hamilton Hill Road and Wawawai-Pullman Road, west of Pullman. A detour route is illustrated in blue, forming a loop around the closed section. At the top left, a black arrow points north, alongside the letter "N." The right side of the map includes Pullman's layout with labeled roads.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 03/04/2026
EARLY HEADS UP! Starting 4/6 at 9AM, we begin ramp closures to WB I-90 & the right lane of WB I-90 in Liberty Lake to continue of our project to install ramp meters in this location. See map below for closure details & visit our website for project info: tinyurl.com/3sbp29xt
Map showing ramp and lane closures in Liberty Lake with highlighted I-90 sections.

The text on the map reads the following:
SB Liberty Lake Road to WB I-90 Ramp closed 9AM-3PM April 6-9
NB Liberty Lake Road to WB I-90 Ramp closed 9AM-3PM April 13-16
WB I-90 Right Lane Closure 9AM-11AM April 6-9 & 13-16
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 03/04/2026
EARLY HEADS UP! Starting Monday at 6AM, the left lanes of Greene Street will be closed in both directions between Mission and Ermina. Contractor crews working on the NSC will continue constructing traffic islands in the median. The closures will last through Friday, April 10.
Map showing the location of road work in Spokane. Two orange dots are connected by an orange line between streets labeled Mission Ave. and Ermina Ave. indicate the section of road that will have lane closures.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 31/03/2026
If you missed our last community workshop about the North Spokane Corridor's final connection to I-90, you're in luck! We have another opportunity to learn about visual quality and landscaping tomorrow. 🗓️Wednesday, April 1 🕓4PM - 6PM 📍919 E Trent Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
The image depicts a 3D rendering of an aerial view of an urban area featuring a network of highways and surrounding residential neighborhoods. In the foreground, there is a large beige building with an adjacent parking lot, surrounded by numerous houses and trees. The highway system dominates the center of the image, comprising multi-lane roads and intricate overpasses, some curved and elevated. Lush green spaces, primarily grassy areas, border the highways, creating a contrast with the dense urban landscape. Towards the top of the image, a bustling area with a mix of industrial and residential buildings extends into the distance, showcasing a blend of geometric shapes and muted colors.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 27/03/2026
Sure there’s a lot of basketball being played right now, but have you heard about Maintenance Madness? It’s the start of a very busy season on our roads. Let’s all lock in, slow down, and help keep our maintenance workers safe (one pothole at a time).
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 19/03/2026
(2/2) Starting Monday, this area is an active work zone Monday-Thursday from 6AM-4:30PM. Please do not go behind the closure points during working hours. Our team works hard to maintain a safe operation, and we need everyone to respect that effort. Now, who's excited for spring?
Snow covered Liberty Bell peaks as seen from below on SR 20.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 19/03/2026
(1/2) Spring has sprung on State Route 20 North Cascades Highway! The seasonal clearing starts next Monday, March 23. The team will start at Early Winters (MP 178) and head west, so we ask those who keep snowmobiles parked at the gate to please move them before Monday morning.
View of the snowy mountain trail left by snowmobiles heading west up to Washington Pass.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 18/03/2026
Last chance! Community Design Collaborative applications close soon. Join us in shaping the Liberty Park Land Bridge and improving mobility and community connections for East Central Spokane by 3/23: wsdot.wa.gov/construction...
A detailed map of a section of Spokane, Washington, with a focus on a designated project area. The map includes a network of streets and highlights parks and community resources. The central feature is a red rectangular outline labeled "Project Area," covering a portion of the city. Within and nearby this project area, several green spaces are marked, including Liberty Park, Grant Park, and Underhill Park. Each park is shaded in green, distinctively labeled. The map also highlights community resources with yellow markers, indicating locations like Spokane Public Library, East Central Community Center, and South Perry District. There's a scale indicator showing 2,000 feet, and a compass rose pointing north. The map is bordered with a label at the bottom reading "Spokane, Washington."
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 17/03/2026
Calling all neighbors in East Central Spokane to help shape the future of the I-90 Connection to the North Spokane Corridor! Join us this week for a hands-on community workshop about visual design and landscaping. 🗓️Thu., March 19 ⌚️5-7 PM 📍3737 E 5th Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
A 3-D rendering of an interchange on an interstate. The interstate runs east and west, while a connecting highway runs north from a trumpet-like intersection involving multiple on and off-ramps. Renderings of mostly commercial buildings are visible to the north of the interstate and on each end of the highway. Renderings of mostly residential buildings can be seen to the south of the interstate.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 13/03/2026
US 2 Stevens Pass is now closed between milepost 55 and 85 because our plows are not able to clear the road due to illegally parked vehicles at the summit. If you have selfishly chosen to block our crews and first responders, come move your car off the highway.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 13/03/2026
Our snowplow driver who was at the bottom of the on-call list this morning.
A man with gray hair wearing sunglasses and a bright orange safety vest with reflective stripes, viewed from behind. He gazes at a dramatic nighttime winter scene of a snow-covered mountain road leading into a glowing blue-green tunnel, where a large snowplow with red rear lights clears the path. The view is overlaid with artistic purple horizontal bands creating a striped, window-like effect.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 13/03/2026
With I-90 Snoqualmie Pass closed and chains required on Stevens and Blewett, we need everyone on their best behavior. You can see the tangle at the summit of Stevens rn and we remind you that this isn't a parking lot- be smart, be safe. We are all in it together today.
Screen shot of traffic jam on the snow summit of Stevens Pass. A person is walking on the highway through traffic and they are circled with orange highlighter to indicate their poor decision.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 13/03/2026
US 2 Tumwater Canyon closure is "Over Now", but with snow continuing to fall this Friday morning, we are at chains required on both Stevens Pass and Blewett Pass. "Don't Follow" plows too close and drive for conditions with headlights on. "No Excuses".
A riff on the Alice in Chains album cover of a junkyard with a chained tire overlay on one of the legs.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 10/03/2026
Heads up to travelers that the Keller Ferry, M/V Sanpoil, that crosses SR 21 is out of service unexpectedly. There is no ETA for the vessel to return to service at this time. Travelers will need to use alternate routes until further notice.
Picture of the Keller Ferry, M/V Sanpoil, that crosses SR 21.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 09/03/2026
Good morning & happy Monday! The clocks sprang forward. Your cargo shouldn’t. Secure your load — this loose tarp had drivers swerving to avoid it (except this car).
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 06/03/2026
There’s still time to apply to join the Community Design Collaborative (CDC)! Help shape the Liberty Park Land Bridge and support safer, more connected spaces in East Central Spokane. If you’re passionate about your neighborhood’s future, we encourage you to apply by 3/23: tinyurl.com/4cd5tnch
The image shows an aerial view of a city landscape, primarily focusing on a highway that runs down the center. On either side of the highway are clusters of trees and residential areas with scattered houses. To the left, there is a large expanse of forested area while on the right, an urban setup with numerous buildings is visible, indicating a commercial district. The sky is overcast with gray clouds, giving a diffused light over the landscape. The highway seems busy with many vehicles traveling in both directions.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 04/03/2026
Good morning & happy Wednesday! If you missed our last community workshop about NSC connections to I-90, we've got another opportunity for you. Join us online tonight from 5:30 - 7. Topics include roundabouts, the Children of the Sun Trail & lighting: 👉 tinyurl.com/37j6wjws
3-D rendering of an elevated freeway connecting to an interstate. A mixture of industrial and residential buildings can be seen on both sides of the freeway and in the distance beyond the interstate connection. Trail access to and from city streets from a path that is parallel to the freeway is also visible.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 26/02/2026
Are you interested in improving connections in Spokane's East Central neighborhood? Apply to join the Community Design Collaborative and help shape the Liberty Park Land Bridge project. We’re looking for neighbors ready to make a positive impact. Learn more and apply here: tinyurl.com/4cd5tnch
A colorful mural painted on a brick wall, featuring the large white text "THIS IS EAST CENTRAL" across the top on a green background with orange and red wavy accents. Below the text, a vibrant collage of many cut-out photographs of diverse community members (adults and children of various ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds) is arranged across the wall. They stand in front of bold geometric blocks of color including green, orange, blue, and yellow. A small green street sign reading "BLACKWALL STREET" with "ALTAMONT" below it appears integrated into the mural near the center. A yellow-green painted doorway or garage door is visible on the left side of the composition.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 24/02/2026
Altamont Street Roundabouts. Children of the Sun Trail kiosk locations. Architectural features. All this will be discussed at our next community workshop about the NSC's final connection to I-90. Come share your feedback! 🗓️Thu, 2/26 ⌚️5-7PM 📍 3737 East Fifth Ave., Spokane
The image is an aerial view of an urban area featuring a highway with multiple lanes running horizontally across the center. The highway is flanked by service roads and entry/exit ramps. Two pedestrian bridges, each with a curved path, cross over the highway. Residential neighborhoods are visible both above and below the highway, showcasing a grid-like pattern of streets lined with individual houses. The top section reveals larger commercial and industrial buildings, while the bottom primarily consists of smaller residential units. Patches of greenery and trees are interspersed within the residential areas. A notable feature includes two roundabouts on each side of the highway, connected underneath an elevated section.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 18/02/2026
Report from the north! Crews in the northern parts of our region have been busy the past 36 hours. One of our snowplow drivers snapped this photo from SR 20 between Colville and Tiger today. Please remember to give our crews plenty of space to work!
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 13/02/2026
Love is patient. Here's to a great weekend and happy Valentine's Day! If your date night requires travel, please be safe!
A Valentine's Day card with a dark green background. At the top, white text reads: "like construction on the North Spokane Corridor, my love for you never ends*". Below is a photo showing an aerial view of a long, elevated highway under construction. Text says: "to:" (left blank) and "from:" (left blank). At the bottom in smaller white text: "*construction is planned to end in 2030; our love may or may not last longer."
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 11/02/2026
Incredibly pleased to announce that US 2 Tumwater Canyon has reopened as of 5:30PM on Feb. 10 after a two month closure due to flood damage. Access is restored from Skykomish to Leavenworth for the first time since Dec. 11, 2025. Thank you to our contractor, crews and community!
A paving crew operates the paver, laying a thick, black layer of asphalt to the newly restored roadway surrounded by fog and forest.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 09/02/2026
Good morning!! Just like the #Seahawks shut down the Patriots last night, we are shutting down the SR 194 bridge at the Port of Almota in Whitman County for repairs. Starting today, the traveling public will not have access across the bridge. This closure will last until June 1.
Map of Almota, Washington, along the Snake River, highlighting a point (orange dot) at the Almota Docks on State Route 194. This dot indicates the location of a bridge closure.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 06/02/2026
Standing by for when the Seahawks clean house on Sunday. #GoHawks
A Washington State Department of Transportation Incident Response Team truck is parked outside a large building, displaying an electronic message board that reads “GO HAWKS.” A worker wearing a bright yellow high-visibility shirt stands smiling beside the truck on a cloudy day.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 05/02/2026
Kudos to our maintenance crews who replaced a culvert and made repairs from a washout on SR 291 near Suncrest last night. And kudos to everyone who helped keep them safe by slowing down and moving over in the area!
Nighttime work in a forested area. A long, large-diameter corrugated metal pipe (culvert) lies on the ground along a steep, dirt hill through dense pine trees. Workers in orange high-visibility suits and helmets with headlamps are clustered at the far end of the culvert, illuminated by spotlights.Close-up nighttime view of a dump truck with the back end parked near guardrail and bed tilted downward. A worker in a bright orange reflective suit and green hard hat stands nearby observing.Nighttime highway repair scene. The road is illuminated by bright vehicle headlights and green lights from work trucks. A large dump truck with an extended bed is positioned in one of the lanes. Workers in high-visibility orange and yellow reflective gear with hard hats are present, one crouching near the guardrail.Overhead nighttime perspective of culvert or drainage pipe repair in a forested slope. A very long corrugated metal pipe runs down the hillside, secured with stakes. Workers in high-visibility orange gear with helmets and headlamps are working at the lower end near machinery. The surrounding area is wooded with pine trees, rocky soil, and disturbed ground illuminated by bright work lights against the dark forest background.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 29/01/2026
This admin may not have much snowplow content lately, but at least the North Spokane Corridor never lets us down.
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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 28/01/2026
Heads up. US 395 near Loon Lake is backed up due to a collision blocking both directions. Expect long delays and seek alternate routes.
WSDOT camera image of traffic congestion on snow-covered US 395 at Loon Lake Summit, with a line of trucks and cars backed up on the wintery highway amid forested surroundings.
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