Update: Crews begin work on 32nd Avenue West

Crews may work on Saturdays during approved construction hours. 

Typical construction hours:

• Weekday construction hours from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday construction hours from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Construction activities in Smith Cove Park

Crews will continue to prepare for pipe installation. People visiting the park can expect:

• Crews accessing the existing pipe via the exit pit in the southwest corner of the Smith Cove Park site
• Construction equipment located onsite, including a large drill rig near the entrance of the existing pipe
• Increased noise and vibration in the work area
• Flaggers and signs to direct traffic and pedestrians around the work zone, as necessary
• The northern athletic fields remain open for use

Construction activities on 32nd Avenue West

King County’s contractor will begin staging on 32nd Avenue West early in the week. Traffic control will be in place, and delivery of equipment will begin. Depending on progress, crews may start work to access the diversion structure.

Residents on 32nd Ave. W. can expect the following:

• Street reduced to one lane traffic by the construction area
• Flaggers and signs to direct traffic and pedestrians around the work zone
• Construction equipment located onsite including excavators, pumps and trucks
• Orange construction fencing around the construction area
• Increased noise from construction equipment

The schedule and duration for construction is tentative and is subject to change as work progresses. We will continue to provide email notices with updates on timing of specific construction activities.