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 21st through the 25th, 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.The bridge closure is through October 31st, 2009.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. The bridge closure is for approx. 8-10 months.A signed detour route is in effec for all vehicles including emergency.
Hannegan Rd/Scott Ditch Bridge about 1.0 mile south of Lynden
This bridge replacement project will include removal of the existing overload restricted bridge and installation of a single span bridge suitable for the heavy truck traffic.Hannegan Rd.Bridge Closure is from for approx 10 weeks starting mid August.A signed detour route is in effect via Abbott, Thiel & VanDyk Roads.
Traffic Limitations:
There are no roads with scheduled traffic limitations for this week.Questions should be directed to Whatcom County Public Works at 360-715-7450
On the web - http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/publicworks/roadclosures/Engineering–Capital Construction Road Projects, select Press Release.
JOSEPH P. RUTAN, P.E.
County Engineer /Assistant Director
2011 Young St., Suite 201
Bellingham, WA 98225-4052
Phone: (360) 715-7450
Fax: (360) 715-7451
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