Snake River Avenue Closure Extended, More Work to Follow

Sewer main replacement project delayed, with full roadway reconstruction coming next

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:33pm

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A bold, abstract pattern of repeating neon orange road construction cones and barricades, conveying the constant state of infrastructure work in a growing urban area.Repeated road construction barriers and signage symbolize the ongoing challenges of maintaining and upgrading a city's aging infrastructure.Lewiston Today

The City of Lewiston announced that the ongoing closure of Snake River Avenue will now last an additional week, with the project now expected to wrap up on April 10th. However, the city also revealed that a new, more extensive roadway reconstruction project on Snake River Avenue will begin on April 13th and continue until October.

Why it matters

The closure and upcoming construction on this major thoroughfare in Lewiston will cause significant disruptions and traffic delays for residents and businesses in the area over the next several months. The extended timeline also highlights the challenges cities face in completing infrastructure projects on schedule.

The details

The sewer main replacement project that has kept Snake River Avenue closed was originally slated to finish this week, but the city now says it will take an additional week, with the new end date set for April 10th. Immediately following that, a full roadway reconstruction project from the roundabout to 11th Avenue will begin on April 13th and is expected to last until October. The city says there's a chance one lane of Snake River Avenue may be open this weekend before the next phase of work starts.

  • The sewer main replacement project was originally scheduled to finish this week.
  • The sewer main replacement project is now expected to wrap up on April 10th.
  • The new roadway reconstruction project on Snake River Avenue will begin on April 13th.
  • The roadway reconstruction project is expected to last until October.

The players

City of Lewiston

The local government overseeing the infrastructure projects on Snake River Avenue.

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What’s next

The city says more details on the upcoming roadway reconstruction project will be released soon.

The takeaway

The extended timeline and additional construction work on Snake River Avenue highlights the challenges cities face in completing infrastructure projects on schedule, causing significant disruptions for residents and businesses in the area over an extended period.