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Stoplight, not roundabout

Wed., July 26, 2017

How can the Spokane Tribe think that putting a roundabout on a four-lane highway is a good idea for entry to their new casino in Airway Heights? Not only is it a four-lane highway, it’s 55 mile-per-hour speed limit. And, being so close to Fairchild, I can just see the back-up now when it’s shift change! If the tribe is concerned about people having safe access to their new casino, put in a stoplight. Makes a lot more sense than a roundabout.

Karen Merritt

Spokane

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