Palm Coast’s drainage system is a network of swales, ditches, pipes and canals. When one old pipe under a road can’t keep up, the water backs up into the neighborhood. In the K-Section, the city replaced several of those choke points.
What was built
According to the City of Palm Coast’s project page, the K-Section Drainage Improvements project replaced aging stormwater pipes with modern box culverts at four locations under local roads, including Kalamazoo Trail, Kankakee Trail and Kansas Path. Crews also evaluated existing ditches throughout the section. The city says the upgrades are designed to reduce flooding risk and help the system handle heavy rainfall.
Timeline
Work started on September 8, 2025. The box culverts went in during November and December 2025, and the city reports that the project reached substantial completion in May 2026, with final paving and site work done.
Part of a bigger push
The K-Section work is one piece of a larger drainage effort in Palm Coast, alongside the city’s swale maintenance program, which cut its backlog by about two-thirds. Read more in our article on Palm Coast’s swales.
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Questions and answers
What did the K-Section drainage project do?
It replaced aging stormwater pipes with box culverts at four road crossings in Palm Coast’s K-Section.
Which streets were included?
Locations included Kalamazoo Trail, Kankakee Trail and Kansas Path, according to the city.
Is the project finished?
The city reports substantial completion in May 2026.
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Sources
- City of Palm Coast, “K Section Drainage Improvements” – palmcoast.gov