Whatcom County Roads with Closures / Traffic Limitations

The Whatcom County Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that the following roads will have Closures or Traffic Limitations during the week of September 14th through the 18th, to accommodate construction activities. Please see the detailed information listed below.

Closures:
Hampton Rd/Mormon Ditch (Kamm Creek) just south of Lynden This bridge replacement project will include road improvements from Front Street down Hampton Road for approximately 800 feet. The new bridge will be 145ft long with 12ft driving lanes, 6ft shoulders and 6ft sidewalks on both sides. Bridge Closure is from April 29th through October 31st, 2009.The bridge closure is for all vehicles including emergency.A signed detour route is in effect.Hampton Road is closed, except to local and emergency traffic, between Northwood Road and Kamm Creek.

Mosquito Lake Rd/Middle Fork Bridge about 5.5 south of Mt Baker Hwy (SR542)This bridge rehabilitation project will include replacement of the approach spans, removal and replacement of the existing decking, new guardrails, replacement of many structural steel members, repainting of the bridge and scour protection installed in the river.

Joe Bates
Whatcom County
voice: (360) 676-6707 x52510
voice: (360) 220-6654
311 Grand Ave
Bellingahm, Wa 98225
jbates@co.whatcom.wa.us

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