11th Ave Closure From Preston to Snake River Ave

Avista postpones utility work, 11th Ave will remain open

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:36pm

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The City of Lewiston Public Works has announced that Avista has postponed the planned closure of 11th Avenue between Snake River and Prospect avenues. The closure was originally scheduled to allow for utility pole relocation work, but has now been postponed.

Why it matters

11th Avenue is a commonly used route for accessing Lewis-Clark State College and the Normal Hill neighborhood in Lewiston. The closure would have caused disruption and detours for those traveling to the college and surrounding areas.

The details

Avista was planning to close 11th Avenue between Snake River and Prospect avenues to relocate utility poles along the 11th Avenue hill. The city had planned to have traffic control in place to allow access to local businesses, and Snake River Avenue was expected to be reduced to one lane during the closure. However, the city has now announced that Avista has postponed the work, and 11th Avenue will remain open.

  • The closure was originally scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

The players

City of Lewiston Public Works

The local government agency responsible for managing public infrastructure and services in Lewiston, Idaho.

Avista

A utility company that provides electricity and natural gas services in the Pacific Northwest region.

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The takeaway

The postponement of the 11th Avenue closure is good news for Lewiston residents and those accessing Lewis-Clark State College, as it avoids the disruption and detours that would have been caused by the road closure.