Update JULY 13, 2021

West 8th Street is currently closed to traffic from Climer to Lucas as underground work continues as part of Phase 5A of the West Hill Area Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project (WHSSP). Crews are currently installing the storm sewer from 891 West 8th towards Broadway and are waiting to continue sanitary sewer work through the 891 West 8th property. Wet conditions from underground sources have prevented crews from safely working in the area.

Work on West 8th Street and through the ravine north of the 891 West 8th Street property is tentatively scheduled to continue through July 30. However, the completion date of this section of Phase 5A may change due to weather conditions.

Crews have installed sand points in the ravine for more effective water removal while continuing sanitary, storm, and water work on West 8th Street.

Hagerty Earthworks, Inc., was awarded the $6.03 million contract for Phase V of the WHSSP during the April 1 City Council meeting. This phase includes replacing sewers on West 8th Street from Broadway to Lucas, on Climer Street from West 8th Street to Lucas, Logan Street from Lucas to Climer, Lucas Street from 912 Lucas to Fletcher Avenue, and through the ravine between Climer and Lucas. 

The first year of the two-year project will focus on West 8th Street and Climer Street.