 June 9, 2026
Crews continue to repair the pipe at the northeast corner of Lowman Beach Park and along Beach Drive SW. Construction activities will temporarily affect access to a portion of the sidewalk and street parking until August.
Valve replacement work inside the Murray Pump Station at the park is finished.
Most of the park will remain open during construction. The road and park will be restored this fall and early winter after the pipe work is complete. We will keep sharing project updates with the community.
Road work on Beach Drive SW near Lowman Cove begins on Wednesday, June 10. This work was originally scheduled to begin on June 15, but we now need to move the start date earlier than what was previously communicated to the affected residents. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
What to expect
- Part of the sidewalk on the west side of Beach Drive SW is closed until August while crews work. Park entrances and other sidewalks remain open.
- Work hours: Monday to Friday, 7 am to 7 pm weekdays. The contractor may occasionally work late to finish activities.
- No interruption to wastewater service.
- Limited street parking along Beach Drive SW during posted hours. Please follow parking instructions.
- Noise from construction traffic and activities.
- Temporary fencing at Lowman Beach Park.
 Map of the project work areas at Lowman Beach Park. The work areas and facilities shown on the map are approximate.
The next time you visit the park, stop by the swing set to enjoy the artwork displayed on the construction fence. A retired Gatewood Elementary School teacher, also a project neighbor, shared this collection with us. His former students created the artwork several years ago as part of their school project. The students drew what they learned about their community, the environment, and their role as stewards of Puget Sound.
We appreciate the community members who helped make this display possible. Sharing this artwork allows us to celebrate the community and bring a sense of connection to the site during construction.
 Project neighbors shared the artwork and helped display it on the construction fence at Lowman Beach Park.
King County’s Murray Force Main Rehabilitation Project ensures reliable wastewater service will continue for West Seattle residents. Crews will line a section of a pressurized sewer pipe called a “force main.” This work must take place during the dry season to avoid service disruptions. Road and park restoration will occur this fall and early winter after work is complete.
Much of WTD’s regional sewer system dates back to the 1960s, with some structures more than a century old! Keeping it reliable takes routine inspection and maintenance. Crews follow a 10-year cycle to inspect every inch of pipe, building a record of how conditions change over time. Some sections are checked more often, about every three years, depending on age, material, or location. We took a look at some of the work of our conveyance inspection team.
For more information
- Call or email Frances Kuo at 206-263-9237 or mkuo@kingcounty.gov
- Visit the project website for more information, and sign up for email updates:
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