Traffic Control

Throughout the year, the City of Pullman carries out various projects that may install, improve, repair, or maintain components of our infrastructure. From maintaining roadways and traffic signals to stormwater and sewer systems, there's a lot to do! These projects, while necessary and valuable, can inconvenience pedestrian and/or auto traffic, depending on the size, location, and duration of the work.

We want to keep you informed with timely, useful, and accurate information so you can prepare by either avoiding the area or managing the inconvenience. Also, we consider the safety of the public and work crews our highest priority.

If you're driving and you approach a work zone, please show crews respect by:
  • Slowing down
  • Abiding by posted signs and flaggers
  • Driving attentively and limiting distractions
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Note: The following information is meant to serve as a guide and may or may not contain all  details of a particular project. Not every city project will be included on this page. Information may be updated at any time without notice.


City Projects

Traffic Signal Pole at Intersection of Main Street and Kamiaken Street, Starting June 5
Kamiaken Street is closed, between Olsen and Main Streets, on August 17 to facilitate the traffic signal replacement at the intersection of Kamiaken  and Main Streets. Kamiaken Street will be opened back up to traffic at the end of the work day.

Friday, August 4 at 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Kamiaken Street, between Olsen and Main Streets, will be closed for the pouring of the base for the new traffic light. Please anticipate one more closure of this block for the final setting in place of the new traffic light pole within the next few weeks. This project is scheduled to be completed by August 18.

Removal of the damaged traffic signal's foundation will take place on Thursday, June 22 at 4:00 p.m. through Friday, June 23 at 10:00 p.m. The section of Kamiaken Street, between Main and Olsen Streets, will close for the duration of the work.
The traffic signal pole at the NE corner of the intersection of Main St. (SR 270) and Kamiaken St. was significantly damaged in a hit and run motor vehicle accident on the night of June 5. As a result, the signal is not functional. Work is scheduled to attempt to replace the traffic signal pole.

Currently, the intersection is being controlled using stop signs on each approach. The City is investigating this and looking at the best solution to repair this signal and determine an estimated timeline to complete the necessary repairs.

Approximate location: NE Corner of Intersection of Main Street (SR 270) and Kamiaken Street.
Kamiaken Water Line Replacement Project, Starting July 24
Work Start: July 24
Expected Completion: 3-4 Weeks
Approximate Location: See Map
Details: The City of Pullman will be replacing the water line that was damaged in April of this year near Kamiaken Street in the Palouse River. The installation will begin on July 24 and will take three to four weeks, ending in mid-August. NE Olsen Street, from the Neill Public Library parking lot entrance to Kamiaken Street, will be closed for the duration of the project. Detours will be in place. NE Olsen Street will be reduced to one-lane traffic on Friday, July 21 for prep work.

Please note that access to the library parking lot will remain open for the duration of this project. Additionally, no driveways, parking lots, or alleys off of NE Olsen Street will be blocked, this includes the Cougar Plaza lot and alley which will also remain open. Pedestrian access to businesses in the closed area will also be available.
Street Crack Filling Throughout Pullman, Starting July 5

Work Start: 7/5, 8 AM
Expected Completion: 7/6
Approximate Location: Throughout Pullman
Details: The City of Pullman has contracted with Stripes-A-Lot for a crack filling operation throughout Pullman in an effort to fill existing cracks in asphalt around town and extend the life of Pullman's roads. The operation is completely mobile and locations will vary. Be cautious and give room if you notice their moving traffic control.

Resurfacing of Bishop Boulevard, Starting June 20

The City of Pullman has contracted with Motley-Motley, Inc. of Pullman to resurface Bishop Blvd. The project begins on June 20, 2023. Work is scheduled to be completed by August 11, 2023.

This project will consist of grinding and resurfacing the following portions of Bishop Blvd.:

To ensure that two-way traffic will continue on Bishop Blvd. throughout the entire construction process, lane shifts will be in effect as needed. Do expect delays during active construction.

More details: Resurfacing of Bishop Blvd.

Resurfacing of Merman Drive and Westwood Drive. Starting June 7

The City of Pullman has contracted with Motley-Motley, Inc. of Pullman to resurface the following street segments:

Work is scheduled to begin on or about June 7, 2023 and be completed by October 13, 2023. 
Project streets will be closed to thru traffic in two phases during construction. Phase 1 closes Merman Dr. In Phase 2, work will shift to Westwood Dr.
 
Local residents will be allowed access to the closed work areas, but should drive slowly and  cautiously and expect delays during active construction.

More details: Arterial Streets Resurfacing

Non-City Projects (for reference only)

September 2023
Work Start: 9/11
Expected Completion: 10/26
Approximate Location: Johnson Ave. South of the Intersection with Old Moscow Rd.
Details: Signs, cones and flaggers will provide traffic control while the northbound or southbound lanes are individually closed. Work to be performed by Motley & Motley.

Work Start: 9/11
Expected Completion: 9/12
Approximate Location: 700 SW Crestview St.  
Details: One-lane, two-way flagging operation with sidewalk closure. Work to be performed for Avista.  

Work Start: 9/6
Expected Completion: 9/6
Approximate Location: 245 S Grand Ave. (Alley)
Details: Alley west of S Grand Ave. is closed. Work to be performed for Avista.

Work Start: Week of 9/3
Expected Completion: Week of 9/3
Approximate Location: 1555 NE Merman Dr. 
Details:  Ziply Fiber will be relocating a fiber pedestal. A lane closure and two-way traffic control with flaggers will be in place.
August 2023
Word Start: 8/31
Expected Completion: 9/1
Approximate Location: Fairway Dr.
Details: Debco Construction will be conducting a sewer tie in for University Crossing.  A lane closure and two-way traffic control with flaggers will be in place.

Work Start: 8/28
Expected Completion: 9/7
Approximate Location: Intersection of HWY-27/Grand Ave. and Stadium Way
Details: Signs and cones will provide traffic control while southbound right lane and sidewalk are closed. Work to be performed by Leone & Keeble.

Work Start: 8/28
Expected Completion: 8/28
Approximate location: 1125 SE Wadleigh Dr.
Details: A section of Wadleigh Dr. will be closed as well as the sidewalk. Detours are in place. Work to be performed for Spectrum.

Work Start: 8/24
Expected Completion: 8/25
Approximate Location: 535 SW Moe Ave.
Details: One-lane, two-way flagging operation. Work to be performed for Spectrum.

Work Start: 8/9
Expected Completion: 8/9
Approximate Location: Paradise St.
Details: Signs, cones, and flaggers will provide traffic control while eastbound right lane and sidewalk are closed. Work to be performed for Avista.

Work Start: 8/7

Expected Completion Date: 8/7
Approximate Location: Intersection of  California and Monroe St. 
Details: Avista will be repairing a gas valve. Sidewalk closure and no parking. 
July 2023
Work Start: 7/27
Expected Completion Date: 7/27
Approximate Location: 1030 NE Monroe St. 
Details: A small section of Monroe St. will be closed as will the sidewalk. Detours in place. Work to be performed by Avista.

Work Start: 7/27
Expected Completion Date: 7/27
Approximate Location: 620 NE Garfield St. 
Details: A small section of Garfield St. will be closed as will the sidewalk. Detours in place. Work to be performed by Avista.

Work Start: 7/20
Expected Completion Date: 7/21
Approximate Location: 1125 SW Wadleigh Dr.
Details: A small section of Wadleigh Dr. will be closed; a detour will be in place. Work to be performed for Spectrum.

Work Start: 7/19
Expected Completion Date: 7/20
Approximate Location: 333 NW True St.
Details: The alley between Webb St. and True St. will be closed for sewer service repairs. Work to be performed by Roach Construction.

Work Start: 7/19
Expected Completion Date: 7/19
Approximate Location: 1490 NE North Fairway Rd.
Details: One-lane, two-way flagging operation. Sidewalk closed. Work to be performed by Avista.

Work Start: 7/17
Expected Completion Date: 7/21
Approximate Locations: 520 SW Center St. on 7/17, 1725 NW Deane St. and 320 SE Dexter St. on 7/18, 1005 NE D St. on 7/19, 785 SE Ridgeview St. on 7/20, and 322 WA 27 on 7/21.
Details: Routine annual maintenance. Work to be performed for Avista.

Work Start: 7/11
Expected Completion Date: 7/12
Approximate Location: 865/867 SW Marcia Dr.
Details: A section of SW Marcia Dr. from SW Panorama Dr. to Latour Peak St.  will be closed to through traffic for utility connections.  The road will be open overnight.

Work Start: 7/11
Expected Completion Date: 7/14
Approximate Location: 400 Block of Windus St.
Details: One-lane, two-way flagging operation; eastbound one-way road closure and sidewalk closure. No parking 24 hours prior to work. Work to be performed by Avista.

Work Start:
 7/7
Expected Completion Date: 7/7
Approximate Location: Near the Intersection of Crestview St. & Grand Ave. 
Details: Center/left turn lane closed with flagger providing traffic control. Work to be performed by Avista.
June 2023
Work Start: 6/29
Expected Completion Date: 6/29
Approximate Location: Fairmount Drive 
Details: Traffic will be diverted to the center turn lane for northbound traffic in order to perform manhole adjustments. Traffic will not be stopped.

Work Start: 6/27, 8:00 a.m.
Expected Completion: 6/27, 2:00 p.m
Approximate Location: Intersection of Olsen St. and Kamiaken St.
Details: Eastbound right lane closure on Davis Way extending across onto Olsen St. Crosswalk closure with flaggers redirecting pedestrians. Work to be performed by Avista.

Work Start: 6/12, 12:00 p.m.

Expected Completion: 6/12, 4:00 p.m
Approximate Location: North Grand Ave (Hwy 27) Near intersection with Terre View Dr.
Details: Grand Ave. will be reduced to one flagger controlled lane. The traffic signals at the intersection of Terre View Dr. and Grand Ave. will be set to flashing during this work. Work to be performed by Avista.

Work Start: 6/6
Expected Completion: 6/6 end of day
Details:  Flaggers to provide traffic control for southbound lane shift; sidewalk closed. Work to be performed by Ziply Fiber.
May 2023
Work Start: 5/31
Expected Completion: 5/31, end of day
Approximate Location: Roundabout at the intersection of SR 27, Whelan Rd., and Pullman Albion Rd.
Details:  Flaggers to provide traffic control; some delays are anticipated. The work will be performed by DEBCO, Inc. and Colvico, Inc.
March 2023
Work Schedule: March 27-30, work starts 8 a.m. all days
Approximate Location: SR 27 from US 195 to Albion Road (see map)
Details: WSDOT will be performing crack sealing at the location specified over the course of four days. The best estimate for the work schedule is as follows.

#1 - 3/27: Fairmount Drive moving south to US 195
#2 - 3/28: Bishop to Crestview
#3 - 3/29: Crestview to Center
#4 - 3/30: Just north of Stadium Way to Albion Road

Work is expected to start at 8 a.m. If you intend to use Grand, please plan your trip accordingly and give yourself more time to reach your destination.

This schedule is a best guess and could change. Crews will do everything possible to mitigate traffic impacts while they work.
February 2023
Work Start: 2/23
Expected Completion: 2/23, end of day
Approximate Location: Southwest corner of NW Windus Street and NW Bryant St
Details: Crews will be in the area repairing a small leak on a gas fitting and valve.

Work Start: 2/22

Expected Completion: 2/23, end of day
Approximate location: 1200 NW Nye Street
Details: Avista crews will be installing a new pole and transformer in the work area. Nye Street's northbound lane will be blocked with flaggers and signage in place to direct traffic.

Work Start: 2/20

Expected Completion: 2/20, end of day
Approximate location: S Grand Avenue from Harms Road to Golden Hills Drive
Details: Tree trimming work will begin along Grand Ave. at the location above. Grand will be reduced to a single lane with flagger-controlled traffic. The work could last multiple days.
January 2023
Nothing to report.
December 2022
Nothing to report.
November 2022
Updated November 9, 2022

Work Start: 11/9, afternoon
Expected Completion: 11/9, end of day
Approximate location: NE Terre View Drive from Eastgate Boulevard to Cougar's Closet
Details: Poe Asphalt Paving, Inc., will be patching at least three problem areas at the work location. A lane shift will stay in effect throughout he project, which should minimize traffic impacts. Flaggers will be in the area to help Poe transport their equipment to the problem sites, which could cause minor delays.
October 2022
Survey Work Downtown
Work Start: 10/3

Expected Completion: 10/7
Details: To fulfill preliminary work for Project Downtown Pullman, a crew with Welch-Comer Engineers will be surveying downtown. Work times will be 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Traffic control will close lanes as needed, but not entire streets. Flaggers will be on site to assist. Traffic interruption should be minimal.

Street Crack Fill
Work Start: 10/3, 8 AM
Expected Completion: 10/5
Approximate Location: All over Pullman
Details: In an effort to extend the life of Pullman's roads, the City has contracted with Stripes-A-Lot to fill existing cracks in asphalt around town. The operation is completely mobile, and locations will vary. Be cautious if you notice their moving traffic control.

Grand Avenue Resurface
Update: 9/30
Rain has delayed paving that was set for Friday, September 30. For today though the weekend, the work zone will accommodate two-way traffic. Parts of the road are uneven or rough. Please exercise caution if traveling through.

Starting Monday, crews will dig out loose soil and crushed rock, re-prep the area, and begin paving, as long as the weather holds. Once paving begins, a one-way flagging operation will be active. Drivers should seek alternate routes, especially during peek commute times, to avoid delays.

Update: 9/29
The expected end date for this project has been pushed back to sometime next week. Thickness of the asphalt encountered along with weather challenges has delayed the predicted schedule. Crews will be paving 9/30 starting at 9 a.m. and are expected to finish by the end of the day. Further details to be released.

Work Start: 9/26
Originally predicted end date: 9/29
Approximate Location: Intersection at Grand and Center
Details: Motely-Motley, Inc., will lead excavation and removal of the damaged roadway and curb. Next, they'll reconstruct within these work limits:
  • S. Grand Avenue from Center Street to approximately 300 feet north.
  • The northern lane of Center Street from S. Grand Avenue approximately 50 feet west.
Expect construction activity throughout the day, typically weekdays, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Throughout construction, roads will be rough and/or gravel-surfaced. Please drive with caution, prepare for potential delays, and limit your trips through the work zone, if possible.
City Contact: Sam Nasralla; 509-338-3303