DETOUR UPDATE: MARCH 31, 2026, 5:00 P.M.
Effective at the start of the service day on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Route 9–Sprague’s outbound detour to STA Valley Transit Center will no longer travel along E. Fifth Avenue.
The updated outbound detour will use E. Third Avenue, continue north on S. Havana Street, and reconnect with E. Sprague Avenue, returning to its regular route to STA Valley Transit Center.
Temporary bus stops will be located at E. Third Avenue & S. Freya Street and E. Third Avenue & S. Florida Street.
The map below has been updated to reflect the changes to the Route 9-Sprague detour.
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Route 9–Sprague will be on detour beginning Monday, March 30, 2026, due to a City of Spokane construction project scheduled through mid-June.
For more information about the construction project and closure timeline, please view the City of Spokane’s news story here.
Detour Map
All bus stops along E. Sprague Avenue between N. Freya Street and S. Custer Road will be closed during construction.
Riders are encouraged to sign up for STA Alerts and download Transit App to receive direct notifications about detours, cancellations, and service adjustments.
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Accessible Detour Map Information
The elements of the map are listed below for riders who use assistive technology.
Outbound Detour Route
Departing from STA Plaza, Route 9–Sprague will travel east on E. Sprague Avenue, south on S. Thor Street, east on E. Third Avenue, north on S. Havana Street, east on E. Second Avenue, north on S. Custer Road, and east on E. Sprague Avenue, returning to its regular route toward STA Valley Transit Center.
Temporary Bus Stops
- Third and Freya, outbound to STA Valley Transit Center
- Third and Florida, outbound to STA Valley Transit Center
- Custer and Sprague, outbound to STA Valley Transit Center
Inbound Detour Route
Departing from STA Valley Transit Center, Route 9–Sprague will travel west on E. Sprague Avenue, south on S. Custer Road, west on E. Third Avenue/E. Second Avenue (street name changes from Third to Second after crossing S. Havana Street), north on S. Ray Street, west on E. Sprague Avenue, returning to its regular route toward STA Plaza.
Temporary Bus Stops
- Second and Havana, inbound to STA Plaza
- Second and Freya, inbound to STA Plaza
Closed Bus Stops
- Sprague and Freya, both directions of travel
- Sprague and Myrtle, outbound to STA Valley Transit Center
- Sprague and Julia, inbound to STA Plaza
- Sprague and Havana, both directions of travel
- Sprague and Custer, both directions of travel
