Upcoming Bellevue Fire Department training at project work areas

King County, Washington sent this bulletin at 10/30/2026 10:14 AM PDT
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October 2026 

Upcoming Bellevue Fire Department training at project work areas

The Bellevue Fire Department plans to do a training exercise at two of our project work areas (see map below). It is expected to take place on an upcoming weekend. The exact date and time will depend on the fire department’s availability.

This training will help firefighters prepare for emergency responses at active construction sites. We appreciate your understanding and patience during the training.

Map showing Bellevue Fire Department training exercise locations on Coal Creek Parkway SE.

Note: Training exercise locations shown on the map are approximate.

What to expect during the training

  • Training time: It is expected to take place on an upcoming weekend. Exact schedule and time are up to the Bellevue Fire Department.
  • Training locations:
    • Work area south of Newport Covenant Church.
    • Work area near the intersection of Coal Creek Parkway SE and Forest Drive SE.
  • Possible noise from training activities and fire department vehicles and equipment. 

Upcoming around-the-clock work begins as early as November

King County’s contractor will temporarily work around the clock to inspect and maintain the tunneling machine. This will begin when the machine gets to the work area south of Newport Covenant Church. It will take about seven days in November. After that, the machine will continue tunneling.

What to expect:

  • Around-the-clock work as early as early November for about seven days near Newport Covenant Church.
  • Typical construction noise during work hours.
  • Construction vehicles entering and leaving the work area.
  • Flaggers will direct traffic, as needed. Please use caution passing through the work area.
  • Northbound single-lane closure from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm on weekdays.

 

 

 Map of approximate work area south of Newport Covenant Church

Thanks for visiting us at Salmon Days!

We had a fantastic time at Issaquah Salmon Days on October 3 and 4! More than 1,200 people stopped by the King County booth. We enjoyed sharing updates about the Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade Project and the regional wastewater system.

Photo of two King County staff members talking with three children visiting our booth at Salmon Days

About this project

Construction for King County Wastewater Treatment Division's (WTD) Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade Project began in 2025. It will add wastewater capacity and move the active pipeline away from Coal Creek's environmentally sensitive areas. This project was the first wastewater infrastructure project to earn a Salmon-Safe certification!

After construction, the contractor will restore the Coal Creek Natural Area, parking areas, and affected roadways to protect the creek, trails, and infrastructure. The rebuilt Red Cedar Trailhead will keep the same look-and-feel while enhancing accessibility for visitors of all abilities.

For more information

Visit the Coal Creek project website:  

Visit the project website

Call or email our construction hotline at 425-537-7195 or CoalCreekProject@kingcounty.gov. 

Note: This is the King County Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade Project hotline. If there is an emergency, please dial 911. This phone line is for incoming calls only. We will never call you by this number. If you receive a call claiming to be from this number, please be aware it may be a scam.