Due to a union strike by members of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302, construction on McNeil Canyon is currently suspended.
The McNeil Canyon Road Realignment project is currently suspended due to a strike by members of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302. The strike is also impacting other construction projects across the state, including in Spokane and the Tri-Cities.
The McNeil Canyon Road Realignment Project began on June 2, 2025, with Scarcella Brothers serving as the project contractor. The employees participating in the strike are contractor employees, not Douglas County staff. McNeil Canyon road construction is being carried out under the contract with Scarcella Brothers.
It is too early to determine the length of the strike, but Douglas County transportation staff are in close contact with the contractor to evaluate schedules. Dust control will be managed daily with water trucks. Douglas County is not involved in the labor negotiations and cannot comment on those discussions. Questions about the strike should be directed to union representatives.
We appreciate your patience and will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as work resumes.