Sammamish Preps for Ziply Fiber Network with Potholing and Enhanced Oversight

Residents in Sammamish may have noticed Ziply Fiber's crews out and about, digging small holes along 228th Avenue, an effort better known as potholing to safeguard underground utilities before the full-swing installation of their fiber network; the city's official site has the scoop. According to the City of Sammamish website, this meticulous process paves the way for permit re-issuance, ensuring that when the crews pick their tools back up, they know precisely what lies beneath. Maintenance and any urgent repairs, they say, won't be put on hold in the meantime.

Ziply is also addressing restoration work, steadily clearing items from SeeClickFix reports and reducing the backlog. Traffic impacts from construction are outlined on the Sammamish Cone Zone webpage, where the city tracks ongoing street-level activity.

The city's residents can brace for a flurry of activity, with permits poised to be handed out again; increased oversight with more inspections is on the agenda – an attempt to respond to the community's concerns with due haste and rigor. The City of Sammamish's update promises intensified interaction with city staff as the project chugs along, while also reassuring improved notifications and clearer communication, all part of the deal moving forward.

For those who prefer direct communication, Ziply can be reached at 1-855-950-0779 during business hours. Concerns about Ziply Fiber’s work can also be submitted through the MySammamish website or app under the "Ziply Impacts & Concerns" category, where the city has pledged to respond.