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B Street Interceptor Phase 3
About the project
This project is the third of multiple phases to install new gravity sewer pipeline near Mountain Highway East to serve the growing population of the south Pierce County community.
The project will extend sewer access to unsewered properties, encourage further development in the Spanaway Basin area, and provide capacity relief to other sewer mainlines in the area.
Pierce County will be installing approximately 5,500 feet of sewer interceptor pipes along B Street East from 192nd Street East to Hidden Village Drive/10th Avenue East (near the Walmart entrance).
The connection between Ellis Lane East and 8th Avenue East will cut across a Pierce County property and easement.
What is a sewer interceptor?
A sewer interceptor is a major sewer line that receives wastewater flows from multiple collection lines. These could be main or trunk sewers, or force mains, or other kinds of sewer lines. This combined flow is then directed to a wastewater treatment facility or another interceptor.
Project contact
Jason Beaver, CCM
Construction Engineer
(253) 798-3089
[email protected]
Juan Loyola, PE
Construction Engineering Supervisor
(253) 798-2281
[email protected]
Road Closure Schedule
| Phases | Estimated Timeline | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | April 17 - June 16, 2023* | 192nd Street East between B Street East and 5th Avenue East |
| Phase 2 | Completed** | B Street East between 192nd Street East and 196th Street East |
| Phase 3 | Completed** | Intersection of SR 7 and B Street East |
| Phase 4 | Completed** | 196th Street East between B Street East and Ellis Lane East |
| Phase 5 | Completed** | Ellis Lane East |
| Phase 6 | Completed** | 8th Avenue East between 197th Street Court East and SR 7 |
| Phase 7 | Completed** | 200th Street East between 8th Avenue East and Hidden Village Drive/10th Avenue East |
| Phase 8 | Completed** | Hidden Village Drive/10th Avenue East between 200th Street East and 204th Street East |
* Tentative schedule. Dates may be subject to change.
**Some work, including final pavement restoration, will be completed after other phased activities are complete.
Traffic Impacts
May 24, 2023 Update
The phase 1 road closure, which closed the intersection of B Street East and 192nd Street East on April 17, has been extended through Friday, June 16. Detour signs are in place to direct drivers to an alternate route. Access for local traffic and emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
There will be flaggers to direct traffic in active work areas. Please exercise caution when traveling in the area.
Hours of Work
The contractor will be working six 10-hour days per week, Monday through Saturday, during the road closure. There will be no work on observed holidays nor on adjacent weekends when the holiday falls on a Friday or Monday.
Timeline
- Issue temporary construction permit letters: Q4 2021
- Advertisement: Q2 2022
- Construction to begin: October 2022
- Anticipated completion date: July 2023
Past Phases
- Phase 1: From 153rd Street E. to 176th Street E.; completed in 2000
- Phase 2: From 176th Street S. to 192nd Street E.; completed in 2011
Funding
- Project #: P-110973
- Funding source: Sewer Division Fund 403
- Construction contractor: Pivetta Brothers Construction
What does this mean for me?
Benefits
The project will extend sewer access to unsewered properties, encourage further development in the Spanaway Basin area, and provide capacity relief to other sewer mainlines in the area.
Homeowners
Pierce County will maintain existing sewer connections and make connections to the new interceptor where applicable. Pierce County will maintain service in the area without interruption by bypassing existing sewer flows.
Traffic impacts
Intermittent road closures will be necessary to complete the work. The contractor will be required to provide advance notice of any closures and maintain local and emergency vehicle access.
Privately owned property in County right-of-way
The contractor will need to make use of the county right-of-way to install the sewer line. Property owners may need to remove privately owned items within the right-of-way that they wish to salvage prior to construction.