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government · Wednesday, September 23

Federal funds boost Fairchild access

DoD grants help pay for new gate and road work near the base.

A no trespassing sign on a chain link fence at a U.S. property in Nevada with military vehicles in the background.
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The Department of Defense is providing $2.24 million to improve access near Fairchild Air Force Base. These funds will support the construction of a second gate and upgrades to Thorpe Road. The project is led by Spokane County Public Works. The total cost for the work is $3,195,000. The federal grant covers most of that amount. Commuters in the west plains area may see easier travel in the coming years.

Source: The Spokesman-Review ↗

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