Heads up, Sammamish residents and commuters: the city's stepping up its maintenance game with a couple of traffic-impacting projects, and you might want to plan accordingly. From July 28 through August 11, 2025, minor traffic disruptions are anticipated due to stormwater pipe inspections, which will involve CCTV technology to keep that vital infrastructure in check. According to the City of Sammamish's official announcement, these under-the-radar operations are crucial for preventing backups and flooding, and ensuring pipes are clean and blockage-free.
But that's not all the traffic news you need to know. The city's also focusing on increasing ADA accessibility, which means sidewalk and curb ramp overhauls are underway until August 22 at various locations, including 228th Avenue SE/NE. This can lead to temporary right-lane closures from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. The sidewalks are getting safer, and accessibility is leaping forward, so keep an eye out for directions from traffic control when you're in these zones.
And for any tech heads out there curious about the ongoing infrastructure updates, telecommunication company Ziply Fiber will be conducting 'potholing work' until August 6 along 228th Ave SE, with flaggers orchestrating traffic flow to minimize delays in service. Expect a bit of back-and-forth traffic set by the boots on the ground as they direct vehicles through the work zones.
Meanwhile, let's talk trees. As part of a routine trimming project, Asplundh, contracted by PSE, is sprucing up the greenery to keep those branches from getting too cozy with power lines. While they're at it for the next 3 to 4 weeks, traffic control may pop up as needed, especially around Issaquah-Pine Lake Road SE. So if your daily drive takes you through the 4800 block, prepare for possible slowdowns and respect the cones while these workers do their thing to keep the energy flowing and the lights on.
