Browne Street Viaduct Closed by City Amid Crime and Homelessness Concerns
The Browne Street Viaduct in Spokane has been closed by the city, which has installed new fences as a measure to address concerns related to crime and homelessness.
Spokane, WA, September 17, 2026 —
The Browne Street Viaduct in Spokane has been closed to the public by city officials. The closure comes as a direct response to ongoing concerns regarding crime and homelessness in the area. New fencing has been installed by the city as part of the measures to address these issues.
The specific timeline for the closure, including when it officially began or if it is considered temporary or permanent, was not detailed in the information provided. Similarly, the exact nature of the crime concerns or the specific incidents that prompted the city’s action were not specified. The extent to which homelessness has impacted the viaduct area and the specific challenges it presented to public safety or accessibility also remain unspecified.
City authorities have implemented new fencing around the viaduct as a physical barrier. The purpose of this fencing is to restrict access and potentially deter further issues associated with the stated concerns. Details regarding the contractor responsible for installing the fencing, the cost of the installation, or the materials used were not made available. Information about any previous attempts by the city to address crime or homelessness at this location, or the outcomes of such efforts, was also not provided.
The closure and the installation of fences represent a significant action by the City of Spokane to manage the situation at the Browne Street Viaduct. Further details regarding the city’s long-term strategy for the viaduct and the broader approach to addressing crime and homelessness in this vicinity are anticipated but were not available at the time of this report.
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