Spokane Completed U.S. 195 Intersection Project
The city finished a $2.5 million J-turn installation at Meadowlane Road in summer 2026.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Remote Work
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Spokane finished a major traffic project at the intersection of U.S. 195 and Meadowlane Road during the summer of 2026. The $2.5 million construction was designed to enhance safety for drivers merging into traffic.
Why it matters
The intersection redesign aims to accommodate future traffic growth and provide safer flow during peak commuting hours. By requiring drivers to use a turnaround, the project eliminates the need for vehicles to cross multiple lanes of traffic to make a left turn.
The city invested $2.5 million into the traffic project completed during the summer of 2026. The design replaced standard intersection signaling to manage current demand and future capacity.
The players
Spokane
This is the city in Washington that managed the construction and completion of the intersection project.
The details
The J-turn design forces traffic from Meadowlane Road to head south by utilizing a specific turnaround point instead of attempting a direct left turn. This reconfiguration removes the dangerous requirement for vehicles to cross multiple lanes of highway traffic at the U.S. 195 intersection.
Timeline
The city completed the J-turn construction during the summer of 2026.
Market Landscape
The project follows the Federal Highway Administration Intersection Safety implementation guidelines by prioritizing reduced conflict geometries. This mirrors a national shift among municipalities to utilize specialized intersection designs to curb high-speed traffic accidents.
Drivers using the U.S. 195 and Meadowlane Road intersection must now adapt to new turnarounds rather than making direct left turns. Residents navigating this area during peak hours may experience different wait times as traffic patterns have shifted since the project's completion.
The takeaway
The J-turn model shifts the burden of left-hand maneuvers away from high-speed cross traffic to enhance overall road safety. Local drivers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the designated turnaround points to ensure smoother daily travel.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NonStop Local KHQ.
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