City Begins Series of Major Investments in Totem Lake

Published on December 06, 2019

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Kellie Stickney
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Construction starts on projects related to the Totem Lake Connector bridge the week of December 16

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Contractors will begin relocating an 8-inch sewer pipe the week of December 16, as part of a series of City investments in Totem Lake including the Totem Lake Connector Bridge, Totem Lake Park and the Village at Totem Lake.

The North Shore Utility District sewer pipe must be relocated to allow for contractors to build the Totem Lake Connector bridge. When completed, the Totem Lake Connector will be a bicycle and pedestrian bridge that will connect the two ends of the 5.75 mile Cross Kirkland Corridor currently separated by one of Kirkland’s most complicated intersections: Totem Lake Boulevard and Northeast 124th Street.

During construction, which is estimated to be completed by the end of January, the southbound lanes on Totem Lake Blvd will be closed from Northeast 124th Street to 120th Ave Northeast. Southbound traffic will be detoured via Northeast 128th Street onto 116th Ave Northeast. Access to businesses will be maintained. Two northbound lanes will be open throughout construction. Construction will have an impact on traffic in the area. If possible, travelers are advised to avoid this area during peak commute times. New shops and services at the Village at Totem Lake will be accessible throughout construction.

“We’re very excited to continue progress toward achieving our vision for a revitalized Totem Lake,” said Mayor Penny Sweet. “The City’s investments in infrastructure, including the Totem Lake Connector bridge and Totem Lake Park, along with private investment in The Village at Totem Lake, will result in a walkable, vibrant and green urban center.”

The City of Kirkland, the State of Washington, Sound Transit and King County are investing more than $150 million into Totem Lake—to lay its groundwork, prime it for redevelopment and prepare it for the thousands of new residents who, by 2035, will be living there and the 20,000 employees, who will be working there.
For more information on what’s happening at Totem Lake, visit https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Residents/Totem_Lake.htm.