Construction to prompt closures on North Ash Street and Rockwood Boulevard in Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. – City Public Works officials announced on Friday that developments with construction projects will impact traffic and cause delays in the areas of North Ash Street and Rockwood Boulevard.

Drivers travelling on North Ash Street will experience delays between West Indiana Avenue and West Maxwell Avenue, as work on the Maxwell Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Safety Upgrades project has been postponed.

Southbound traffic on Ash Street will be reduced to a single lane in this area, from September 22 through September 24. Local access will be maintained, however there will be increased traffic congestion and pedestrians may encounter sidewalk detours.

Officials suggested that drivers find alternative routes to avoid the area, or avoid driving on this route during high-traffic tim