The Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that the following roads will have traffic limitations during the week of August 9-13 to accommodate construction and repair.
Flynn Street
HB Hansen Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will begin stormwater improvements along Flynn Street from Electric to Lakeside Avenues. Work this week will include installing erosion control and some excavation. Flaggers will direct traffic through lane closures in the construction zones. For more information about this project visit the city’s website http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/Flynn-Street-Water-Quality-EV-0071.aspx or contact Freeman Anthony, Project Engineer at fanthony@cob.org or 778-7924.
Lakeway Drive
Eastbound traffic on Lakeway Drive will be reduced to a single lane from the Best Western Lakeway Inn driveway to King Street for paving over a new fire line. Access to the hotel and shopping center will remain open. Whatcom Builders, under contract with City of Bellingham will work from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. Flaggers will direct traffic through the lane closures in the construction zone. For more information, call the Bellingham Public Works Department at 778-7700.
Meridian Street
Grand Avenue
Traffic on Meridian Street will be reduced to single lane while Granite Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, planes and resurfaces Meridian Street from Birchwood Avenue to Mcleod Road. Work hours are from 5:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Along Grand Avenue, crews will plane the road from 7:00 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Flaggers will direct traffic through lane closures in both construction zones. Drivers are requested to use caution and avoid the areas if possible. For more information about this project, visit the city’s website http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/2010-overlay-resurfacing-program.aspx or contact Mark Handzlik, Project Engineer at mhandzlik@cob.org or 778-7920.
12th Street
Cowgill Avenue
RAM Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, continues work on water main replacement along 12th Street from McKenzie Avenue south to the bridge over Padden Creek. Crews will move to Cowgill Avenue from 10th to 12th Streets. Flaggers will direct traffic through single lane closures in the construction zone. Drivers can expect delays along 12th Street and are requested to use caution. For more information about this project, visit the city’s website http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/2009-2010-Water-Replacement-Program.aspx or contact Mark Handzlik, Project Engineer at mhandzlik@cob.org or 778-7920.
Northwest Avenue
Crews continue landscape restoration along Northwest Avenue from Sterling Drive south to the southbound I-5 off-ramp causing temporary single lane closures and possible minor delays. Interwest Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will continue work on the pedestrian improvements and roundabout at the Interstate 5 on-ramp. Flaggers will direct traffic through the construction zone as needed. Drivers are requested to use caution. For more information about this project, visit the city’s websitehttp://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/Northwest-Avenue-Pedestrian-Improvements.aspx or contact Mark Handzlik, Project Engineer at mhandzlik@cob.org or 778-7922.
Bill McDonald Parkway and 25th Street
Traffic will be limited to one lane on Bill McDonald Parkway as crews continue work on a new traffic signal at 25th Street. The work is scheduled Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists can expect delays while flaggers direct traffic through an alternating, single lane. Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes and avoid the area if possible. Oceanside Construction Inc. under contract with the City of Bellingham, is installing the new signal improving safety for pedestrians, motorists, bicyclists, and transit. Additional information about this project is available on the City website. http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/bill-mcdonald-and-25th-signalization.aspx or contact Sam Shipp, Project Engineer at sshipp@cob.org or 778-7942.
West Illinois/ Timpson Way
Interwest Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will continue site restoration and road striping on the extension of West Illinois Street through the Timpson Way right-of-way to Marine Drive. Traffic on West Illinois may be limited to one lane west of Nome Street causing some delays. Park users will find the Little Squalicum Park parking lot closed and a temporary lot signed and available adjacent to the project on Marine Drive. Bay to Baker trail users are advised that the trail crossing at West Illinois Street and the access to the trail from West Illinois is closed for retaining wall construction. A signed detour directs trail users along Lindbergh Avenue and Patton Street. For more information about this project visit the city’s website http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/West-Illinois-Street-Extension.aspx or contact Freeman Anthony, Project Engineer at fanthony@cob.org or 778-7924.
Hannegan Road
Granite Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham will grind and pave along Hannegan Road south to Sunset Drive as part of the 2009 Resurfacing – Stimulus project. Work on Tuesday, August 10 will include grinding in the morning and paving at night. Thursday and Friday, August 12-13 striping my cause land closures. Flaggers will direct traffic through lane closures in the construction zone. For more information about this project, visit the city’s website http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/2009-Resurfacing-Stimulus-ES-414.aspx or contact Dave Mohler, Project Engineer at dmohler@kbacm.com or 778-7900.
The City of Bellingham Public Works Department provides this information as a public service. It is based on currently available information. Motorists are reminded that weather and road conditions can change rapidly and should plan accordingly. When traveling through a construction area, drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians are asked to be patient, proceed with caution and obey flaggers at all times. Planned road closures and restrictions are necessary to allow for a variety of work including resurfacing, sidewalk construction, water and sewer main work, and utility cuts. Dates, times and work locations are subject to change due to inclement weather or last-minute changes in work schedules.