Washington Street’s project between Eighth and Third avenues combines resurfacing with work at street corners and below the road. The City’s project page lists construction in progress and describes replacement of curb ramps where needed, stormwater improvements and a water distribution main. [1]
The pavement plan calls for removing two inches of the street surface before adding new asphalt. Between Eighth and Sixth avenues, the project replaces a six-inch water main with an eight-inch main. Minor traffic-signal changes are also included where needed for ramp and lane configurations. [1]
In its Sept. 18 construction update, the City said Washington Street work would begin Sept. 22 and was expected to finish by the end of October. That is an announced target, rather than a verified completion date. The same update warned of slowdowns near medical facilities and Lewis and Clark High School, while saying local business access would remain available. [2]
Washington is one part of a broader corridor program. The City separately lists Third Avenue from Stevens to Division streets as complete, with July 2026 as its completion date. Work on Third from Walnut to Stevens, together with Stevens from Eighth to Third, is listed under construction. [1]
For a particular trip, check the City’s Street Notices and Closures page before leaving. It links the current weekly obstruction notice and an interactive construction map. The City cautions that construction arrangements can change at any time, so an earlier announcement should not be treated as a live lane-closure report. [3]