Stretch of US 904 reopens following explosive device investigation

April 13, 2019 1:52 AM

Emily Oliver,

Posted: April 13, 2019 1:52 AM

Updated: May 20, 2021 9:34 AM

by Emily Oliver

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CHENEY, Wash. — A stretch of US 904 west of Cheney was closed Friday afternoon following reports of a suspicious-looking device.

Spokane Area Traffic provided this tweet.

Emergency closure on SR 904 in both directions from MP 0.5 South Malloy Prairie road to MP 6 at Graham road due to police activity between Tyler and Cheney. No detour available in Tyler, Graham Rd traffic being diverted to Salnave Rd. Expect delays.

— Spokane Area Traffic (@SRTMC) April 13, 2019

Deputies arrived to investigate and, unsure of what the item was, called the bomb squad for a closer look.

Following a nearly two-hour long process, the item was determined not dangerous and the road has since been reopened.

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