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December 16, 2014

WSDOT: Sinking stops near tunnel project but pipes need repair

  • Seattle Tunnel Partners has stopped digging the rescue pit and WSDOT officials said they can't say when work will start up again.
  • By MARTHA BELLISLE
    Associated Press

    State transportation officials assured the Seattle City Council Monday that the sinking ground near the tunnel project has stopped for now and no significant damage has been detected.

    But they also said they've ordered Seattle Tunnel Partners to stop digging the pit it's using to reach Bertha, the broken tunneling machine, and they can't say when they'll be allowed to start up again.


     
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