Update: This project was completed in November 2026.
Project Overview
Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) operates and maintains three major sewer trunklines that carry all wastewater from across the City to the treatment plant. This summer, SLCDPU rehabilitated its oldest sewer trunkline, which was originally installed in the 1890s.
Most of the work used trenchless construction methods by accessing existing manholes along Beck Street between 800 North and 1800 North. Approximately 1,500 feet of sewer main pipe was replaced using open excavation methods. This project was necessary to ensure safe and reliable sanitary sewer service and treatment for many years to come.
Project Wide Impacts:
- Clean up will take place Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Ongoing Construction Impacts
Construction and restoration is complete! Traffic control, construction materials, and equipment will be cleaned up in early November.
Contact
- Phone: (801) 483-6858
- Email: [email protected]
Timeline
Construction began in March 2026 and is expected to conclude by November 2026.
Schedule Overview*
*Construction schedules are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
- February 2026: Began early community outreach
- March 18, 2026: Presented at the Capitol Hill Community Council meeting
- March – April 2026: Set up the sewer bypass system and began cleaning and documenting the sections of pipe to be lined
- May – Early July 2026: 24/7 CIPP lining operations from 800 North to 1800 North
- May – July 2026: Open trench operations on Beck Street to remove and replace existing manholes and approximately 1,500 feet of 150-year-old sewer pipe
- August – November 2026: Complete outstanding work items, remove temporary bypass pumps and pipeline, and project cleanup, including asphalt restoration work