Construction to start for Wilburton sewer project

Sewer Spill Alert

A blockage incident occurred on Saturday resulting in approximately 9,000 gallons of sewage entering the north end of Meydenbauer Bay in the 700 block of Overlake Drive East, Medina. King County Public Health recommends people and pets stay out of the water in the affected area, including Clyde Hill Beach Park and Meydenbauer Beach Park, until Sunday, Nov. 10 at 12 p.m. Signs are in place at public access points and bordering residents have been notified. Get more information on affected area.

Published February 11 2016

Bellevue Utilities is making improvements needed to increase sewer capacity to meet growth demands and to replace aging infrastructure. Construction activities will begin Feb. 26 and last through December.

Impacts from the project:

Traffic:

March - June: 114th Avenue Southeast, partial and complete road closures at times between Main Street and Southeast 8th Street for four months during sewer pipe installation and paving.
May - September: Westbound Southeast 8th Street, curb lane closed during construction.
Learn more with this map of the work zone.

Noise:

May: Pile driving from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for installation of sewer pipes along SE 8th Street will generate noise.

Stay informed: sign up for â€œalertsâ€ at the project website at www.bellevuewa.gov/bellefield.htm.