Crews begin trenchless repair of 70-year-old sewer main in Lakeland, Fla.
(UI) — The City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division has begun repairing a 70-year-old sewer main along North Crystal Lake Drive between Smithfield Avenue and Lowery Avenue.
The project, which started on Sept. 5, involves a trenchless repair method known as cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining.
The CIPP process allows for minimal digging, significantly reducing project time compared to traditional methods. A flexible liner is inserted into the existing pipe, inflated, and then hardened using heat or ultraviolet light. This creates a smooth, near-new surface inside the old pipe without the need for upsizing.
Traffic through the work area is limited to one direction, with flaggers in place to manage flow. The repair is expected to be completed in one day, with work taking place along the south side of North Crystal Lake Drive.
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