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King County seeks emergency exemption to repair East Side interceptor; Cross Kirkland Corridor trail closure expected
Summary
King County has asked the City of Kirkland for an emergency permitting exemption to repair section 14 of the East Side interceptor, which carries roughly 10,000,000 gallons per day through Kirkland; repair work will require closure of the Cross Kirkland Corridor trail, with closures expected to begin as early as Sept. 22.
King County's Wastewater Treatment Division is seeking an emergency exemption from the City of Kirkland's permitting process to repair section 14 of the East Side interceptor, the city podcast reported. The repair work will require closure of the Cross Kirkland Corridor (CKC) trail; the closure is anticipated to begin as early as Sept. 22, according to the announcement.
Why it matters: The East Side interceptor is a major wastewater conveyance for the region. The podcast said the interceptor carries about 10,000,000 gallons of wastewater per day through Kirkland during dry-season flows. A repair under the CKC could affect trail access and requires coordination between King County and the city on permitting and public notice.
What the city announced: The Kirkland City Council will receive a briefing on the issue at its Sept. 16 meeting, the hosts said. The repair operations will require trail closures through the Cross Kirkland Corridor during the work; the city asked the community to pay attention to updates about trail access and timing.
Additional context: The podcast described the item as "very technical" and said the briefing is intended to inform council and the public about the late-breaking action. The hosts did not report a council decision or vote; the item was listed on the upcoming business agenda for information and briefing.
Next steps: The council briefing is scheduled for Sept. 16; King County and city staff will provide details to the public about the repair schedule and specific CKC closures as they are finalized.
