Paving project starts on 195

A summer-long paving project on Highway 195 between Rosalia and Plaza Road started Monday.

Richard Shelling, WSDOT assistant project engineer, said construction crews will grind off the top asphalt surface and then will repave the 7.8-mile stretch of road. Construction will start at the State 271 interchange in Rosalia.

Shelling said construction is expected to continue for 35 working days.

Shelling said the majority of the work will be conducted at night, but there will be some day-time work.

A detour will be in place during construction.

The project was awarded to Shamrock Paving Inc. last M...