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As part of construction, crews restore areas to conditions that are as good as or better than they were before. Along North Mercer Way, crews install a new crosswalk.
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After installing pipe using open-cut construction, crews pave the road with asphalt using a vibratory compactor. This restores the area to conditions that were as good or better than before.
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During active construction, crews often install temporary access lanes so residents can access their homes and to allow construction equipment to move through work area.
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Crews are installing bigger pumps and an upgraded electrical system in Mercer Island’s Lift Station 11.
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Crews create a construction pit on Mercer Island’s Lift Station 11 for installing temporary bypass pipe. This pipe maintains service while crews reline the existing pipe.
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A surge tank sits inside the North Mercer Pump Station facility, which is being upgraded. Surge tanks help filter wastewater that gets pumped into the pump station.
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Crews installed an odor control facility and guard rail in the cul-de-sac on 90th Place Southeast. Odor control facilities prevent odors where different types of pipes connect.
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Crews installed pipe in the I-90 trail next to East Mercer Way using a technique called open-cut construction.
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A construction barge in Lake Washington’s East Channel held materials for this construction project, including pipes and the turbidity curtain.
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Crews installed pipe under the I-90 bridge near the Mercer Island Boat launch. This pipe connects the pipe in the water with the pipe on the shoreline.
