Barker is a two-lane minor arterial fronted by residential properties that originated as a rural county road with gravel shoulders and low traffic volumes. 4th Avenue is a paved, two-lane local access street with gravel or grass shoulders and is side-stop controlled at Barker. Barker currently serves as a key north-south arterial providing access between residential developments and Sprague Avenue, 4th is currently a stop-controlled intersection, and presents safety risks. Barker and 4th are both designated safe routes to Greenacres Elementary, and the 2021 opening of Ridgeline High School has increased multimodal traffic volumes in the corridor. No transit service exists.
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TIB Project Information
City of Spokane Valley's Barker Road - 4th Avenue Roundabout
8-3-208(014)-1
8-3-208(014)-1
Barker Road - 4th Avenue Roundabout
4th Avenue Vicinity
FY 2027 Urban Arterial Program
Current Phase : Design
Total TIB Funding : $2,373,975
County: Spokane | Legislative District: 4 | Project Length: 0.10 | TIB Engineer: Andrew Beagle | Last Payment Date:
Project Information
| Lead Agency | SPOKANE VALLEY |
| Funding Year | 2027 |
| Program | UAP |
| Current Phase | Design |
| Legislative District | 4 |
| Congressional District | 5 |
| Federal Route Number | 4123 |
| Project Length | 0.10 mi. |
| ADT | 12,700 |
| Functional Class | Minor |
| Type of Work | Safety |
| Project Contact | Adam Jackson |
| Contact Email | ajackson@spokanevalley.org |
| TIB Engineer | Andrew Beagle |
| Last Payment Date | |
| Cultural Resource Assessment | CRA |
Project Schedule
| Target Date | Actual Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Selection Date | 11/21/2025 | |
| Delayed Project Date | 01/01/2027 | |
| DAHP Assessment Date | ||
| Predesign Approval | ||
| Design Approval | 01/01/2026 | 02/19/2026 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 10/01/2026 | |
| Construction Approval | 12/31/2026 | |
| Project Closeout | 10/31/2027 | |
| Audit Date | ||
| Withdrawn Date |
Project Funding
| TIB Funds | Project Costs | |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Study | 0 | 0 |
| Design Study | 0 | 0 |
| Total Predesign | 0 | 0 |
| Special Study | 0 | 0 |
| Design | 0 | 0 |
| Right of Way | 0 | 0 |
| Total Design | 0 | 0 |
| Construction Engineering | 189,918 | 237,398 |
| Construction Contract | 2,184,057 | 2,730,071 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 0 |
| Total Construction | 2,373,975 | 2,967,469 |
| Total TIB Funding | 2,373,975 | 2,967,469 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| SPOKANE VALLEY | 593,494 | 20.0% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Local Funding | 593,494 | 20.0% |
Project Description
The project will construct a single-lane roundabout at the intersection. The roundabout will include splitter islands, lighting, signage, and channelization to improve safety and visibility. Pedestrian and bicycle access will be provided via a 10-foot shared-use concrete path and ADA-compliant curb ramps. The roundabout will also help maintain lower vehicle speeds along the length of the corridor. Stormwater runoff will be managed through closed conveyance systems and bioinfiltration facilities that meet enhanced treatment standards.
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
- Ped, bike and motor vehicle mobility, safety and access.
Project Pictures
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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