Posted: December 12, 2009 9:41:36 AM PST
The Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that the following roads will have traffic limitations during the week of Dec. 14-18, 2009 to accommodate construction and repair.
Chuckanut Drive SR 11
Scarsella Brothers, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will continue repair work on Chuckanut drive between California and Spokane Streets. Work will continue to remove loose rock and stabilize the steep hillside above where a landslide occurred on Thursday, Nov. 26. Drivers can expect intermittent closures with 15 minute delays as crews stabilize the slope. Crews will remove loose rock, bolt large boulders to the hillside, and apply concrete as needed. The repair work is expected to be completed in less than two weeks.
Signs are posted to alert drivers and flaggers will direct traffic through the repair zone. Drivers are advised to avoid the area if at all possible, to use caution and obey flaggers. Chuckanut Drive remains closed three miles south of the Skagit-Whatcom County line due to another slide.
Maplewood/Northwest
Lakeway/Grant
Maple/Newell
Alabama/Grant
York/Railroad
Colacurcio Brothers Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will be activating the pedestrian signals at all locations. Landscaping and concrete finishing will complete the 2009 Enhanced Pedestrian Crossing project. This project is funded with federal stimulus dollars. Impacts this week will be short term as crews prepare to add crossing enhancements at these locations. Flaggers will direct traffic through intermittent lane closures in the construction zones. Drivers are advised to use caution and obey flaggers. For more information about this project visit the city's website at http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/ES-0419-Enhanced-Pedestrian-Crossings.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 the water main installation north of Holly Street to Ellis Street. Work this week will include storm system upgrades and crosswalk bulb outs. Flaggers will direct traffic through intermittent lane closures in the construction zone. Drivers are advised to avoid the area if at all possible, 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.aspx or contact Project Engineer Mark Handzlik at mhandzlik@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. 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.
Northwest Avenue
Interwest Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will continue construction of pedestrian improvements and a new roundabout at the Interstate on-ramp. Work this week will include clearing and grading for a new stormwater pipe on Northwest Avenue between Sterling and Bakerview Road. Drivers are requested to use caution and avoid the area if possible. For more information about this project, visit the city's website http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/Northwest-Avenue-Pedestrian-Improvements.aspx or contact Mark Handzlik, Project Engineer 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
(360)778-7900
molinger@cob.org
