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Northlake Way Retaining Wall In Urgent Need Of Repairs

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has done routine structural analysis and safety assessment of the 68-year-old retaining wall along North Northlake Way, and engineers have established that important steps must be taken to reduce the load on the wall and prevent further deterioration.

King County To Perform Maintenance Work On The Fremont Siphon

Beginning the week of July 18th, as part of the Fremont Siphon Sewer Project, crews from King County will do maintenance work on the both the Queen Anne and Fremont access points. In Fremont, intermittent work will occur near 2nd Avenue NW and NW Canal Street, with heavy equipment, noise, dust and odor expected.

Update On The Fremont Siphon replacement project

King County Wastewater Treatment Division has plans to replace the existing, nearly 100-year old Fremont siphon that runs beneath the Lake Union Ship Canal. Once 30% of the design process has been completed, environmental review will begin under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), to be completed in early 2012. More outreach is planned to help the public understand the project and best participate in the SEPA process. For more information, refer to the comprehensive website for details, including contact information for any questions or concerns about this project, and the timeline. Also, read the Fremocentrist column from December 2010.