For the Reporter
King County maintenance work continues along a dozen miles of levees that protect the cities of Renton, Tukwila and Kent from Green River flooding.
The ongoing work can require temporary, intermittent closures of sections of the Green River Trail, which sits atop the levee system through the Green River Valley.
For the week of Nov. 2-6, the trail is scheduled to be closed for paving from Central Avenue South to the access point at 8721 S. 259th St. in Kent.
The work is weather-dependent, and could be delayed if conditions are poor.
For the latest project updates, including trail closures, visit www.kingcounty.gov/rivers. Trail users are also encouraged to sign up for weekly updates, or follow #GreenRiverTrail @KCDNRP on Twitter and “like” the King County Rivers Facebook page for current and upcoming closure schedule.
King County crews are repairing damaged portions of levees, replacing stormwater infrastructure, removing stumps, hedges and debris, and performing other needed maintenance work. Maintenance is required to improve levee integrity and allow safety inspections of the levees.
Trail closures will occur in various locations and for times ranging from one day to as long as a few weeks, and the work will continue into 2016. General notification signs will be posted at major trail access points and trail closure signs will be posted at either end of active work areas.
Additionally, work by the City of Kent and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for Green River levee improvements means a long-term closure for the stretch of Green River Trail between State Route 181 and the trail bridge south of South 180th Street.
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