PASCO, Wash. – UPDATE April 2
The Lewis Street Overpass is set to open on the week of April 22 following over a month of construction, according to the City of Pasco.
The City says its team is also working to finalize program guidelines to streamline relief and support for local businesses affected by the Lewis Street closure.
Relief funds for local businesses come from the Community Development Block Grant, which needs to go through several steps for approval.
Special meetings are scheduled to help the approval process of the relief funds, including an April 30 Planning Commission Special Meeting and a May 1 City Council Public Hearing Special Meeting.
ORIGINAL COVERAGE Feb. 13
West Lewis Street from North Oregon Avenue to North Second Avenue at the underpass will be temporarily closed for about eight weeks starting on Feb. 26.
According to the City of Pasco, the closure is part of the ongoing Lewis Street overpass project to increase connectivity and safety.
Drivers should expect detours and delays in the area and should use A Street between Fourth Avenue and Oregon Avenue during the closure.