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Percival Fish Passage Project Updates Aug. 5

Post Date:08/05/2026 2:55 p.m.

Work continues on the culvert conveying Percival Creek under Sapp Road.  

Completed work

  • Environmental protection measures were placed to safeguard the surrounding creek and natural resources throughout construction. 
  • The stream was rerouted around the worksite and thousands of fish and other aquatic life was safely relocated downstream. 
  • The old culvert was removed and the new, much wider and larger culvert was installed.   
  • The inside of the culvert was filled with material that mimics the existing streambed.

 Coming up next

  • Construction of the retaining walls at either end of the culvert will begin in early August.
  • The streambed will be reconstructed within the project limits. 
  • Stream access will be restored for aquatic life to pass through the culvert at the end of August.
  • Crews will continue with roadway restoration, grading, and other site improvements.

Road closure reminder

Sapp Road remains closed for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians between Crosby Boulevard and RW Johnson Blvd/Bush Mountain Drive. 

Find more project information and detour maps on our Percival project page.

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