Posted: June 11, 2009 16:48:04 PST
The Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that the following roads will have traffic limitations during the week of June 15-19, 2009 to accommodate construction. For details about these projects, visit the city's website at http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/index.aspx
Lottie Street
Ram Construction, under a contract with the City of Bellingham, has completed replacing the sanitary sewer main on Lottie Street and connecting it to the sewer in City Hall. This week the contractor will be restoring the street and brick plaza. For more information, please contact Project Manager Mark Handzlik, P.E. at 778-7900 or email mhandzlik@cob.org.
North Forest Street
Ebenal General Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will continue excavating to replace the aging water main on N. Forest Street, from Rose Street to York Street. This will require intermittent lane closures in the construction zone. Drivers are advised to use caution and obey flaggers when traveling through the construction site. For information about this project contact Project Manager Mark Handzlik, P.E. at mhandzlik@cob.org or 778-7900.
Lincoln Street
Friberg Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will be replacing the aging sanitary sewer line on Lincoln Street from Lakeway Drive to the I-5 underpass. The project is expected to take approximately 2 months to complete. Portions of Lincoln Street will be closed during the day (9am to 4pm, with extended closures as needed) where construction is occurring and detours will be in place. Drivers should avoid the area during the day or expect delays. For more information about this project contact Project Manager Freeman Anthony, P.E. at fanthony@cob.org or by phone at 778-7900.
Broadway at Madison Street
Faber Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will be placing new curb, gutter and landscaping for a new pedestrian crossing facility on Broadway at Madison Street. Traffic on Broadway will be shifted away from construction and reduced to one-lane as required. Drivers are asked to obey flaggers and use caution when driving through the construction site. For more information about this project contact Project Manager Freeman Anthony, P.E. at fanthony@cob.org or by phone at 778-7900
Pacific Street at the Railroad Trail
Faber Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will be removing existing asphalt to allow for the installation of a new pedestrian crossing facility. Pacific Street and the Railroad Trail will be closed, as required during working hours, to allow for construction. The Railroad Trail will be detoured to E. Maryland Street during construction. Drivers are asked to obey flaggers and use caution when driving through the construction site. For more information about this project contact Project Manager Freeman Anthony, P.E. at fanthony@cob.org or by phone at 778-7900.
Telegraph Road
Greenbriar Construction is widening the roadway and installing sidewalks on Telegraph Road between James Street and Deemer Road. Drivers should use caution and expect intermittent lane closures in this area. For more information please contact Project Engineer Martin Kjelstad at mkjelstad@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 they will be installing the sidewalk and base asphalt paving on the sides of the road. Drivers should expect delays between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm as large trucks and equipment enter and exit the site and flaggers direct traffic to a single lane. For information about this project contact Project Manager Mark Handzlik, P.E. at mhandzlik@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
Ravyn Whitewolf, Engineering Manager
Public Works
778-7900
rwhitewolf@cob.org
