Fairchild lanes confuse drivers

Wed., Nov. 4, 2015

It happened to me again. For the third time, a person was not aware of the lane they were in. Driving west on Highway 2 gives you three options when you get to Fairchild Air Force Base. Two lanes are clearly marked, directing drivers to turn left and go into the base. The other option is to continue west.

Since we live in Davenport, this is always the option that I take. The first time that a car that had been in the left turn lane went straight, I thought you can have the lead, there is only room for one car in the lane ahead. I always pay careful attention to cars beside me at this intersection now. I presume I am not the only person that has experienced this. Perhaps drawing attention to it may keep another driver safe.

Carolyn Olson

Davenport

Letters policy

The Spokesman-Review invites original letters on local topics of public interest. Your letter must adhere to the following rules:

No more than 250 words
We reserve the right to reject letters that are not factually correct, racist or are written with malice.
We cannot accept more than one letter a month from the same writer.
With each letter, include your daytime phone number and street address.
The Spokesman-Review retains the nonexclusive right to archive and re-publish any material submitted for publication.

Unfortunately, we don’t have space to publish all letters received, nor are we able to acknowledge their receipt. (Learn more.)

Submit letters using any of the following:

Our online form: Submit your letter here
Mail: Letters to the Editor
The Spokesman-Review
999 W. Riverside Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201
Email: editor@spokesman.com
Fax: (509) 459-3815
Phone: (509) 459-5430