Posted: November 14, 2008 1:45:46 PM PST
The Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that the following roads will have traffic limitations during the week November 17-21, 2008, to accommodate construction.
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 system upgrades which will require Sunset to be closed Wednesday night, November 19, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the next morning, to install a 24' x 125' stormwater vault on the north side of Sunset near the St. Clair Street right-of-way. Drivers will be directed around the work via Woburn Street, Barkley Boulevard, Chandler Way, and McLeod Road to and from Mt. Baker Highway. Equipment failure or poor weather may force a second night closure. For more information about this project visit the city's website www.cob.org/ or contact Mark Handzlik at mhandzlik@cob.org or 778-7900.
Bakerview/Irongate
Granite Northwest, Inc., under contract with the City of Bellingham, is installing a traffic signal project at the intersection of E. Bakerview Road and Irongate Road. Work has been temporarily delayed due to weather. Once work resumes, 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.
Bay/Holly/Prospect
Tiger Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will be installing sidewalks and working on new pavers and art features 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
