Posted: October 24, 2008 21:29:24 PST
The Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that the following roads will have traffic limitations during the week October 27-31, 2008, to accommodate construction.
Bakerview/Irongate
Granite Northwest, Inc., under contract with the City of Bellingham, will begin installing a storm system in conjunction with the traffic signal project at the intersection of E. Bakerview Road and Irongate Road. Drivers should expect delays when traveling through this intersection. For more information about this project contact Derek Holzl at dholzl@cob.org or call 778-7900.
Sunset Drive (SR542)
Ram Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will continue construction on Sunset Drive from Woburn Street to McLeod Road. This week work will include storm sewer construction, sanitary sewer upgrades and private utility relocations. The work will involve excavating across the road. Traffic will be disrupted between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm as large trucks enter and exit the site and flaggers direct traffic to a single lane. For more information about this project visit the city's website www.cob.org/documents/pw/curconst/es-0236-sunset-improvements.pdf or contact Mark Handzlik at mhandzlik@cob.org or 778-7900.
N. Forest Street
Alley west of 13th Street
Insituform Technologies, subcontractor to Ram Construction, who is under contract with the City of Bellingham, will be installing cured-in-place sanitary sewer lining along various streets over the next week. Traffic will be directed by flaggers so drivers should expect delays. For more information regarding the sewer rehabilitation project, please contact Project Manager Mark Handzlik at 778-7900 or mhandzlik@cob.org .
Bay/Holly/Prospect
Tiger Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will be installing sidewalks and completing the storm system improvements at the intersection of Bay Street, Holly Street and Prospect Street. Bay Street will be closed to vehicle traffic, however, there will be pedestrian access to all businesses at all times. For more information regarding this project visit the city's website http://www.cob.org/documents/pw/curconst/bay-and-holly-improvements.pdf or contact Freeman Anthony at fanthony@cob.org 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 maintenance 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:
Steve Brown, Inspection Supervisor
Public Works
778-7900
sbrown@cob.org
