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Pumping wastewater into a temporary pipe along the Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail will maintain your sewer service during repairs.
Construction to repair a leaking sewer pipe continues along the Cross Kirkland Corridor (CKC) Trail. As early as Tuesday, January 20, wastewater flows in the Eastside Interceptor (ESI) 14 sewer pipe will be diverted to a temporary above-ground pipe
Last fall, crews installed a 3,000-foot temporary 18-inch pipe along the trail. Sewage from this section of the pipe will be pumped into this temporary pipe so crews can safely fix the pipe while it is empty.
Generators and pumps will push flows to the temporary pipe. An additional generator and pump will also be running to keep the dig site dry. The temporary system will maintain sewer service to your home. Once the pipe is fixed, flows will be returned to the ESI 14 pipe. Crews will also remove the temporary pipe and restore the trail. Construction is anticipated to last through February 2026.
- Sewer service to your home will be maintained.
- A temporary pipe installed along the ground near the CKC Trail.
- Noise from the generators and pumps may be noticeable near the site.
- Lights will be set up around important work areas to keep the site safe and secure. They will be positioned to reduce glare.
- Odors might be noticeable near the pumping area.
- The trail will be restored at the end of the project.
The ESI 14 sewer pipe is a 7-foot diameter underground pipe owned and maintained by King County. The pipe runs along the CKC Trail. It carries sewage from Kirkland to the County’s South Treatment Plant in Renton, where it is cleaned and safely discharged to Puget Sound.
Last year, King County and City of Kirkland crews detected sewage leaking from the County pipe. King County crews and contractors began repairing leaking joints under the CKC Trail. The work area is located along the trail between NE 52nd Street and 108th Avenue NE.
To stay informed about the project, please visit the Eastside Interceptor Section 14 joint rehabilitation project webpage.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Emanuel da Silva (mano) by calling 206-406-3058 or emailing mdasilva@kingcounty.gov. We offer interpretation services at no cost.
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