Kirkland downtown is on the move toward better library, transportation and water quality services. The following capital improvement projects will be constructed in the coming years to improve library services, transit operations, sewer capacity, and pedestrian and vehicle mobility.
Kirkland Pump Station & Sewer Upgrade:
November 4, 2011 Project Update: The week of November 14, a King County utility contractor will start forcemain construction on Kirkland Avenue from Third Street to Railroad Avenue. This work will last for approximately three months. King County is constructing this sewer forcemain to accommodate the increased capacity needs of the Kirkland Pump Station (currently under construction, scheduled for completion in 2014). For more information see project notice (
346KB).
October 31, 2011 Project Update: Site evaluation for sewer construction on Kirkland Avenue from Third Street to Railroad Avenue has started. King County's utility contractor is evaluating current soil and groundwater conditions, confirming underground utility locations, and installing utility monitoring points along Kirkland Avenue from Third Street to Railroad Avenue. This work is being done in advance of the upcoming forcemain sewer construction planned to start this winter. Work hours will be 7:30 am until 4:30 pm. One lane will be closed to allow for the active work location. Two-ways of traffic will remain open. Traffic control, including cones, signs and flaggers will be used to ease vehicular congestion.
September 7, 2011 Project Update:
King County has begun the upgrade to its pump station. The contractor will be moving temporary construction offices into the staging area that has been established on Park Lane. The overall construction will last through summer of 2014.
Learn more about the project by attending the Community Meeting September 28 6:30-8:30 pm at the Peter Kirk Community Center Lobby Meeting Room
Project Background
The King County Wastewater Treatment Division is upgrading its 40-year old pump station at the corner of 3rd Street at Park Lane. These upgrades will increase capacity, ensure safe and reliable operations and to meet current seismic, noise, and odor control standards. The upgrade also includes the construction of a new pipeline along Kirkland Avenue from the pump station east to the railroad right-of-way near 10th Street. The pipeline will cross underneath the railroad. These construction activities began in September with scheduled completion by late 2014. Park Lane from 3rd Street to Main Street will remain closed during construction.
Businesses Remain Open During Construction
Businesses near the construction areas will remain open. Please “buy local” and patronize downtown stores, restaurants and service companies.
Kirkland Transit Center :
February, 26, 2011 Update: the new Kirkland Transit Center was opened and bus service resumed.
Project Background
To improve Sound Transit and King County Metro transit services, Sound Transit built a new transit center on 3rd Street between Kirkland Avenue and Central Way. View the Illustrative Site Plan. 
Between fall 2009 and the end of 2010, new bus bays and passenger shelters, enhanced pedestrian crossings, widened sidewalks, landscaping, bicycle amenities and public art was constructed and installed. An entirely new roadway was constructed along 3rd Street. Prior to installation of these new transit amenities, all new utilities including sewer, storm, water, and electrical/communication systems were constructed under the new transit center.
For more information about the project visit Sound Transit's website or contact Katie Kuciemba at 206-398-5459 or at katie.kuciemba@soundtransit.org.
Kirkland Library Expansion:
December 5, 2009 Update: The newly renovated Library opened.
Project Background
The Kirkland Library is on the move to expand its 15,000 square foot building by 4,000 square feet at the north end of the building. The City has issued building permits. Construction began in January 2009 and should be complete in one year. During construction, limited Library services will be available in shared space at Parkplace Books, 401 Parkplace and the top surface of the Peter Kirk Municipal Garage used for library visitor parking will be closed; the two lower levels will remain open.
Kirkland Avenue/3rd Street Traffic Signal:
August 7, 2009 Update: The signal is installed and operational.
Project Background
In December 2008, the City awarded a construction contract to Northeast Electric for a traffic signal at the intersection of 3rd Street and Kirkland Avenue. This signal, which is funded by Sound Transit, will improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety. In addition to the new signal, the project includes curb and gutter, sidewalk, pedestrian crossings, and pavement markers.
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Agency Contacts: |
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Kirkland Library Expansion
COMPLETE
Contact: Christine Livingston
Phone: 425-822-2459
Web: King County Library System
3rd Street Traffic Signal Installation
COMPLETE
Contact: Rod Steitzer Kirkland Public Works
Phone: 425-587-3825
Web: Downtown On the Move
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Kirkland Transit Center
COMPLETE
Contact: Katie Kuciemba, Sound Transit
Phone: 206-398-5459
Web: Sound Transit
(Search: Kirkland Transit Center)
Kirkland Pump Station & Sewer Upgrade
September 2011 – End of 2014
Contact: Monica Van der Vieren, King County Wastewater Treatment Division
Phone: 206-263-7301
Web: King County
(Search: Kirkland Pump Station) |