Cheney Intersection Gets Crosswalk Safety Upgrades
The changes target a crossing used often by local families.
A frequently used pedestrian crossing in Cheney has received new safety equipment at First Street and Simpson-Parkway, where State Route 904 ends. The location is among the city’s busiest intersections, with hundreds of vehicles traveling through each day, and nearby families use the crossing regularly.
The Washington State Department of Transportation added flashing lights and a walk signal that works much like a traffic-light crossing. When the signal shows red, drivers are required to stop completely while people walk across. Cheney residents said the crossing had been difficult to see and challenging to navigate, especially where speed limits change from 45 to 35 miles per hour.
Neighbors living close to the intersection asked for improvements, leading the state transportation department to complete the project. Funding was provided through the 2025–2027 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program, which supports requested safety features in communities when approved. The new signals are now in place for drivers and pedestrians using the crossing.
- New flashing lights and a walk signal are installed.
- The crossing is at First Street and Simpson-Parkway.
- State Route 904 ends at the intersection.
- Funding came through the 2025–2027 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program.
Source: KXLY ↗
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