Several new road construction projects are starting today in Spokane Valley. The streets affected are Fourth Avenue form Dishman-Mica to Farr Roads, Dishman-Mica from 16th Avenue to Schafer Road, and Vista Road from Mission to Nora avenues. All three street preservation projects will include new asphalt overlays and are expected to last two weeks each. Click here for more details about how traffic will impacted.

A car has hit a bicyclist at Appleway and Dishman-Mica. The first officer on the scene says the cyclist appears to be “severely injured.” The roads are being shut down. Avoid the area if possible. I'll update when I can.

2:17 p.m. update: An officer told another officer over the scanner that the man is in serious to critical condition at a local hospital. The roads are still closed while police investigate the scene.

3:52 p.m. update: The roads are being opened up now, just in time for the commute home.