UPDATE: July 17, 2025 10:48 a.m.
The closed portion of the road at Wall Street and Barnes Road will be reopened by noon today, according to Spokane County Public Information Officer Martha Lou.
Today crews are working on pressure washing the street.
UPDATE: July 16, 2025 10:26 a.m.
The sewer line incident that shut down Wall Street at Barnes Road yesterday was caused by a 36-inch crack near the bottom of the ductile iron force main, according to the Spokane County Communications Manager.
Wall Street will remain closed near Barnes Road while repairs take place. Normal traffic flow should be restored by Saturday morning according to the County.
Today, the damaged section of the pipe will be cut out and replaced with a new pipe and fittings.
Over the next few days, crews will finish repairs, backfill the trench and re-gravel the road.
UPDATE: July 15 at 5:00 p.m.
The exact time of the leak is unknown, but efforts are underway to shut down the pump station.
This is the first step in a series of necessary actions to address the issue, according to Spokane County Communications Manager, Martha Lou Wheatley-Billeter.
She said the shutdown process is like a garden hose where the pump must be shut down before draining and repairing the leak.
The project is expected to be extensive, taking more than 24 hours to complete.
Wall Street remains closed, and the public is advised to avoid the area.
The evening commute and the following morning are expected to see significant disruptions.
The cause of the original leak is still unknown and will be investigated after repairs are completed.
SPOKANE, Wash. – A sewer line break at 9200 North Wall Street will cause a closure on the street for an unknown amount of time, according to a post by Spokane County Fire District 9.
They asked travelers to plan ahead and adjust plans accordingly.
Spokane County Fire District 9 crews are working with Spokane County Wastewater to fix the problem.
According to Spokane County Communications Manager, Martha Lou Wheatley-Billeter, repairs may take several days or weeks to complete. Crews will be excavating the road’s surface, cleaning up contaminated soil, replacing damaged equipment and finally re-graveling the road.
The cause of the break is still unknown.
ORIGINAL COVERAGE: July 15 at 11:52 a.m.
