Major project planned for Pines and Trent intersection

SPOKANE VALLEY – A major project that is part of the city's six-year transportation improvement program is close to having a finalized design.

A grade separation project was recently completed at the Barker and Trent intersections, and more of those projects can be expected.

According to Gloria Mantz the city engineer for Spokane Valley, this project is a little more extensive than the Barker grade separation.

During the July 18 city council meeting, Mantz presented council with an update on the project.

This endeavor is a grade separation on Pines that will allow traffic to bypass the railroa...