Sammamish Scene - Sammamish's official weekly e-newsletter December 20, 2019
City of Sammamish Washington sent this bulletin at 12/20/2019 04:33 PM PST
Community Calendar
December 24 Christmas Eve -- City Hall closes at 12 p.m.
December 25 Christmas Day -- City Hall closed
December 31 New Year's Eve -- City Hall closes at 12 p.m.
January 1 New Year's Day -- City Hall closed
News You Can Use
Park and Trail Closures: Evans Creek Preserve and East Lake Sammamish Trail Closed for Inclement Weather
Evans Creek Preserve is closed until further notice due to current weather conditions including flooded and impassable trails and the potential for landslides. The closure will last at least through this weekend.
King County has also closed the 2500 SE block of the East Lake Sammamish Trail through the weekend due to a mudslide.
The weather outside is frightful -- Be safe out there!
Holiday trash, recycling, and yard waste pick-up schedule for Republic Services customers:
There will be no collection on Christmas Day, December 25, and New Year's Day, January 1, which both fall on Wednesdays this year. Service will run one day late. Monday and Tuesday customers will be collected on their respective days, Wednesday customers will be collected on Thursday, and so on. Please place your cans out by 6 A.M. for pick up.
Holiday trees will be picked up at no additional charge between Jan. 6 thru Jan. 17th. Please place your holiday tree next to your collection containers. Trees must be no taller than 6 feet and not have any decorations or flocking. Residents living in multi-family complexes, call customer service to schedule pick-up at 206-777-6411.
A message from Republic Services about holiday recycling:
NAUGHTY LIST (not recyclable):
Bubble wrap, metalic wrapping paper, ribbons and bows, gift bags (if coated, laminated, dyed), sticky gift labels, foam peanuts
NICE LIST (recyclable):
Gift boxes, tissue paper, show boxes, cards & envelopes, paper gift bags, non-metalic wrapping paper
Looking for a great way to get involved and to help your community? Serving on one of Sammamish's Boards or Commissions can be a fascinating and rewarding experience! Opportunities are available to serve on the Arts Commission, Human Services Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, or the Planning Commission. Applications due December 27, 2019.
Learn more: https://www.sammamish.us/news-events/current-news?id=53814
These are the road work projects scheduled in Sammamish for the week of December 20 - 27.
SCHEDULES MAY CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER AND/OR EQUIPMENT AVAILABILITY
4th Street: Curbs and Gutters
The base layer of pavement has been placed over the whole road. The contractor will now be working on installing the median and intersection islands, streetscaping, and some remaining minor underground utility work. Flaggers continue to manage traffic through the work zone.
228th Catch Basin Repair
Work will continue on 228th between Discovery Elementary and Skyline High School to repair the catch basins along the roadway. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in the location of work. Work will be along the northbound direction.
UPDATE: Issaquah-Fall City Road
Weather permitting, there will be weekend work from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday 12/21 with flaggers in place. Crews are also expected to be working off the roadway Sunday 12/22.
The general contractor (GC) has begun work along the corridor. Clearing activities and underground utility work are the emphasis. Also note:
- Please be prepared for additional delays as vital Utility relocations are currently impacting traffic (PSE Gas, PSE Electric, Comcast, Century Link).
- Using the project detour route, Issaquah Beaver Lake Rd-Issaquah Pine Lake Road, may result in shorter drive times during periods of peak delay.
- The Contractor will be clearing the NE corner of Klahanie Dr. SE and Issaquah-Fall City Road
- Work continues on Pacific Cascade Middle School (PCMS) pond.
- Klahanie neighborhood signs on the NW and NE corners of Klahanie Dr. SE and Issaquah-Fall City Road will be removed. (Replacement signs will be designed and installed by the Klahanie Homeowners' Association.)
- The PCMS sign will be removed soon. A replacement design and location will be coordinated directly with PCMS and Issaquah School District.
- Grading and drainage structure installation are among the next work items.
The GC will soon install a temporary roundabout at the intersection of SE 32nd / Issaquah Beaver Lake Road and 256th Ave. SE / East Beaver Lake Drive.
Expect additional traffic control for the next week along Issaquah-Fall City Road between 247th and 242nd. The Contractor will need to encroach towards the travel lanes to install a deep stormwater utility pipe.
Weekday work hours are 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. along Issaquah-Fall City Road.
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