Posted: October 2, 2009 9:25:07 AM PDT
The Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that the following roads will have traffic limitations during the week of Oct. 5-9, 2009 to accommodate construction.
Harris Avenue west of 4th Street
Harris Ave. west of 4th street will be closed to through traffic from 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 through 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Company, in partnership with the City of Bellingham, will be repairing the railroad crossing. A detour will be provided during the construction period; however, the City is urging all but local traffic to avoid the area.
Motorists traveling through or near the work zone should expect delays and use appropriate caution. Flaggers will direct motorists around the work. For more information about this repair project please contact Maintenance Superintendent Chad Bedlington at cbedlington@cob.org or (360) 778-7700.
Lincoln Street Sewer Replacement
Friberg Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will be connecting the newly replaced sewer main on Lincoln Street to the sewer main on Lakeway Drive. Motorists should expect intermittent delays. Flaggers will be directing traffic around the work and access to the surrounding businesses will be provided. This work is weather- dependent. For more information on this project please visit the city’s website at http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/2008-2009-Sewer-Replacement-Program.aspx or contact Project Engineer Freeman Anthony at fanthony@cob.org or 778-7900.
Fraser Street
Faber Brothers Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will continue pedestrian and landscape improvements on Fraser Street east of Puget Street this week. Flaggers will direct traffic through intermittent lane closures in the construction zone. Drivers are advised to use caution and obey flaggers. For more information about this project visit the city's website http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/Fraser-Street-Pedestrian-Bike-Improvement-PhaseIII.aspx or contact Freeman Anthony, Project Engineer at fanthony@cob.org or 778-7900.
North Forest Street
Ebenal General Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will continue work on the new water main on N. Forest Street, from Rose Street to York Street. This week work will take place from Rose Street to Holly Street and will include the construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk at various locations. In addition, City Water crews will be connecting the new water main at various intersections. Flaggers will direct traffic through intermittent lane closures in the construction zone. Drivers are advised to use caution and obey flaggers. For more information about this project visit the city's website http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/Forest-Street-Water-Main-and-Resurfacing.aspxorcontact Project Engineer Mark Handzlik 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:
Mike Olinger, Inspection Supervisor
Public Works Department
(360) 778-7900
molinger@cob.org
