Posted: January 20, 2012 3:58:16 PM PST
The Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that the following roads will have traffic limitations during the week of January 23-27, 2012, to accommodate construction and repair.
Winter storm clean-up throughout Bellingham
Crews will be responding to winter storm clean-up needs throughout the City into next week. These needs include attending to standing water on roadways, clogged drain pipes and ditches, and other public service requests. Residents are encouraged to report any concerns by calling 778-7700, during business hours and on evenings and weekends.
E. Maryland Street between Elm and Kulshan streets
E. Maryland Street between Elm and Kulshan streets will be closed while Tiger Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, prepares for sewer line replacement in the alley. Flaggers will direct traffic as needed. This work is part of the 2010-2011 Sewer Replacement Program. For additional information visit the City webpage at http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/2010-eu-0151-opencut-Sewer-Replacement-Program.aspx or contact Shane Oden, P.E., Project Engineer, at stoden@cob.org or 778-7921.
Alley between Elm and Kulshan streets south of W. North Street
The alley between between Elm and Kulshan streets will be closed while Tiger Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, continues sewer line replacement in the alley. Work this week will extend south of W. North Street. This work is part of the 2010-2011 Sewer Replacement Program. For additional information visit the City webpage at http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/2010-eu-0151-opencut-Sewer-Replacement-Program.aspx or contact Shane Oden, P.E., Project Engineer, at stoden@cob.org or 778-7921.
Alley between Nevada and Orleans streets from Carolina to W. Maryland
Alley between Nevada and Orleans streets from Carolina to W. Maryland will be closed during the day while Tiger Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, rehabilitates sewer lines using trenchless methods. This work is part of the 2010-2011 Sewer Replacement Program. For additional information visit the City webpage at http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/2010-eu-0151-opencut-Sewer-Replacement-Program.aspx or contact Shane Oden, P.E., Project Engineer, at stoden@cob.org or 778-7921.
Verona Street from Texas to Illinois streets
Verona Street from Texas to Illinois streets will be closed during the day while Tiger Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, rehabilitates sewer lines using trenchless methods. Steam may be seen in the area. Flaggers will direct traffic around the construction. This work is part of the 2010-2011 Sewer Replacement Program. For additional information visit the City webpage at http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/2010-eu-0151-opencut-Sewer-Replacement-Program.aspx or contact Shane Oden, P.E., Project Engineer, at stoden@cob.org or 778-7921.
Lincoln Street near Byron Avenue
Trucks will intermittently be entering traffic along Lincoln Street near the Lincoln Creek Park and Ride as part of the trenchless sewer replacement project. Interwest Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will excavate in preparation for pipe bursting. For additional information visit the City webpage at http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/eu-0159-2011-sewer-rehabilitation-program-trenchless.aspx or contact Craig Mueller, P.E., Project Engineer, at camueller@cob.org or 778-7922.
Byron and Consolidation avenues near I-5
Trenchless sewer replacement work continues along Byron and Consolidation Avenues near Interstate 5. Trucks will intermittently be entering traffic along Samish Way. Interwest Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will excavate in preparation for pipe bursting. For additional information visit the City webpage at http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/eu-0159-2011-sewer-rehabilitation-program-trenchless.aspx or contact Craig Mueller, P.E., Project Engineer, at camueller@cob.org or 778-7922.
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.
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Media Contact:
Mike Olinger, Inspection Supervisor
Public Works Department
360-778-7900
molinger@cob.org
