It's taking shape and work is being done this morning on the South Bound Lanes...
For those who have lived in the Spokane area for decades the idea is finally becoming a reality!
Right now, however, only about a 3 1/2 mile stretch is completed, and only the Northbound lanes which currently are being shared by vehicles traveling both directions. Speed limit is 60 mph. so even this small stretch is useful for those wishing to shave some time off of the trip from one side of town to the other...
- Travel time between Wandermere and I-90 will be shortened to approximately 12 minutes.
- The NSC is a free flowing freeway facility that doesn't conflict with schools, parks or shopping areas; but still will have reasonable access to them.
- Fewer trucks will be on the local retrials, because they will be using the freeway for north and south destinations points.
- Spokane will have cleaner air, because drivers won't be stopping and idling at intersections.
- Provides a safe bicycle/pedestrian trail that connects to the Centennial Trail and other established trail systems, as well as neighborhoods within the Spokane area.
- The NSC creates jobs that will improve the economic vitality of the region.
For updates to this project as well as regularly updated area road construction projects for the Spokane area check this link: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/Eastern/ConstructionUpdate/
Comments(0)