The suggested detour when city officials close a portion of West James Street to install a stormwater pipe from July 8 to Aug. 30. Local access will be available, but expect delays. COURTESY GRAPHIC, City of Kent

The suggested detour when city officials close a portion of West James Street to install a stormwater pipe from July 8 to Aug. 30. Local access will be available, but expect delays. COURTESY GRAPHIC, City of Kent

Portion of Kent’s West James Street to close for stormwater pipe installation

Between 64th Avenue South to near Russell Road; July 8 to Aug. 30

  • Thursday, June 27, 2019 11:27am
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Drivers will find West James Street closed in Kent from July 8 through Aug. 30 between 64th Avenue South and Lakeside Boulevard East so crews can install a new 30-inch stormwater pipe to help reduce flooding.

The pipe will redirect stormwater from 64th Avenue into the Green River, according to city officials.

After the pipe installation, crews will temporarily close the Hogan Park at Russell Road north parking lot in early September. When the work is done, crews will close Russell Road temporarily between Lakeside Boulevard East and Hogan Park.

Access to the Kent Valley Ice Centre, Hogan Park and the Green River Trail will be maintained throughout construction. Posted detours will be in place during each construction phase.

Construction is anticipated to be completed by fall. The construction cost is $1.7 million and will be funded from the city’s drainage utility fund. Commercial storm drainage rates are calculated on impervious surfaces. Residential customers are billed a flat monthly rate of $12.81.




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