WSDOT Invites Community to Review I-90/North Spokane Corridor Design

Final engagement meeting focuses on incorporating community feedback into the project's design.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 6:54pm

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An abstract, colorful image of a busy highway interchange, with the cars and infrastructure blurred into sweeping streaks of motion, conveying the energy and dynamism of the transportation project.The final community meeting on the I-90/North Spokane Corridor connection design will gather feedback to ensure the project meets the needs of local residents.Spokane Today

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is hosting a final community meeting on April 16, 2026 to present design outcomes shaped by feedback from residents of Spokane's East Central neighborhood and western Spokane Valley. The meeting will cover key design elements like special places, plazas, gateways, stormwater, architecture, and pedestrian bridges for the I-90 connection to the North Spokane Corridor.

Why it matters

This project is a major infrastructure investment that will impact the daily lives of many Spokane residents. Incorporating community feedback into the design process helps ensure the final project meets the needs and preferences of the local community.

The details

The meeting will feature an interactive open house where participants can review and provide input on design elements like special places, plaza themes, gateway features, stormwater design, architectural elements, and pedestrian bridge amenities. WSDOT says the feedback from this final engagement series will help shape the next round of design work planned for summer and fall 2026.

  • The community meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5 p.m.
  • The open house portion of the meeting will run from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The players

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)

The state agency responsible for planning, building, and maintaining Washington's transportation infrastructure.

East Central Neighborhood

A residential and commercial area in Spokane, Washington that will be impacted by the I-90/North Spokane Corridor connection project.

Spokane Valley

A city in eastern Washington that borders Spokane and will also be affected by the transportation project.

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What they’re saying

“This project is a major infrastructure investment that will impact the daily lives of many Spokane residents. Incorporating community feedback into the design process helps ensure the final project meets the needs and preferences of the local community.”

— WSDOT

What’s next

WSDOT plans to host additional community engagement events in the summer and fall of 2026 to further refine the design and incorporate landscape treatments throughout the I-90 corridor.

The takeaway

By actively engaging the local community throughout the design process, WSDOT is ensuring the I-90/North Spokane Corridor connection project reflects the priorities and preferences of the neighborhoods it will impact. This collaborative approach helps build trust and support for major infrastructure investments.