projects-2024-leycreekforcemain

Connect with Onondaga County

Location

Onondaga Creek Inlet railroad bridge and adjacent pipeline

Project Info

Emergency Repair

Status

Completed

Ley Creek Force Main - WEP Truck on location

Milestones

• Repair necessity was identified, Onondaga Creekwalk closed to the public during repairs.

• Over 500 feet of 42-inch Ley Creek force main replaced.

• Each 50-foot section of pipeline weighs approximately 5 tons (or 10,000 pounds)

• Replacement reduces likelihood of future breaks.

• Work completed in half the estimated time.

Schedule

X	2024	June	Repair necessity identified; Part of Onondaga Creekwalk, near Destiny USA, closed to the public
X	2024	July	Emergency Legislative authorization; Construction began
X	2024	November	Project completed in half the estimated time.

To Provide Feedback About the Disability Accessibility of An Onondaga County Department's Website, Click Here to Access the Department's Contact Page