Posted: March 1, 2010 8:37:43 AM PST
The Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that the following roads will have traffic limitations during the week of March 1-5, 2010 to accommodate construction and repair.
McLeod Road, Northwest to Meridian Street
Downtown Alleys
Tiger Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will continue sewer line and manhole rehabilitation and replacement as part of the 2009-2010 Sewer Replacement Program. Work this week will include spot repairs, clean out replacements and relining along Mcleod Road from Northwest Ave. to Merdian Street as well as spot repairs and manhole replacements along the alley between Cornwall and Railroad Avenues downtown. The trenchless lining process involves inserting a resin-coated cloth that is steam cured into a solid liner. Steam clouds may be seen in the immediate area. 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 at www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/2009-2010-Sewer-Replacement-Program.aspxor contact Ravyn Whitewolf, Engineering Manager at rwhitewolf@cob.org or 778-7900.
Northwest Avenue
Interwest Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will resume construction of pedestrian improvements and a new roundabout at the Interstate on-ramp. Work this week will include removing the light poles in the corridor between Interstate 5 and Bakerview Road and remobilizing equipment for future work. Minor delays are expected and flaggers will direct traffic through lane closures in the construction zone. 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
City of Bellingham Public Works
360-778-7900
molinger@cob.org
