Posted: July 23, 2010 11:38:24 AM PDT
The Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that the following roads will have traffic limitations during the week of July 26-30 to accommodate construction and repair.
Kellogg Road
North Forest
11th Street
Lottie Street
Grand Avenue
Granite Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will resurface the following streets as part of the 2010 overlay program. All work will require single-lane traffic from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. except 11th Street where hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kellogg Road: Monday, July 26, westbound lanes and Friday, July 30 eastbound lanes both from Meridian Street to Cordata parkway
Forest Street: Tuesday, July 27, south end between Rose and North State streets, Wednesday, July 28 north end from Holly to York streets.
11th Street: Thursday, July 29 from Easton to Douglas avenues, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Along Lottie Street, curb, gutter and sidewalk work will continue. Along Grand Avenue from Champion Street to Central Avenue crews will repair pavement. Flaggers will direct traffic through lane closures in the construction zones. 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/2010-overlay-resurfacing-program.aspx or contact Mark Handzlik, Project Engineer at mhandzlik@cob.org or 778-7920.
12th Street Detour
Northbound traffic on 12th Street will be detoured to 14th Street from Old Fairhaven Parkway to Harris Avenue, Tuesday, July 27 through Thursday, July 29 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. while RAM Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, continues work on water main replacement. Flaggers will direct traffic through the detour and lane closures in the construction zone. Drivers can expect delays and 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/2009-2010-Water-Replacement-Program.aspx or contact Mark Handzlik, Project Engineer at mhandzlik@cob.org or 778-7920.
Northwest Avenue
Northwest Avenue from Sterling Drive south to the southbound I-5 off-ramp will be single lane with long delays while crews continue landscape restoration, sign installation and pavement striping. Interwest Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will continue work on the pedestrian improvements and roundabout at the Interstate 5 on-ramp. Flaggers will direct traffic through 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 778-7922.
Bill McDonald Parkway and 25th Street
Traffic will be limited to one lane on Bill McDonald Parkway as crews continue work on a new traffic signal at 25th Street. The work is scheduled Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists can expect delays while flaggers direct traffic through an alternating, single lane. Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes and avoid the area if possible. The City of Bellingham has hired Oceanside Construction Inc. to install the new signal improving safety for pedestrians, motorists, bicyclists, and transit. Additional information about this project is available on the City website. http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/bill-mcdonald-and-25th-signalization.aspx or contact Sam Shipp, Project Engineer at sshipp@cob.org or 778-7942.
Bakerview Road
Hannegan Road
Work will be suspended for approximately two weeks until the subcontractor is scheduled to continue work along Hannegan Road south to Sunset Drive as part of the 2009 Resurfacing – Stimulus project. Granite Construction has been hired by the City of Bellingham to complete the work. For more information about this project, visit the city's website http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/2009-Resurfacing-Stimulus-ES-414.aspx or contact Dave Mohler, Project Engineer at dmohler@kbacm.com or 778-7900.
Monroe Street
Huizenga Enterprises, LLC, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will continue crack sealing Tuesday, July 27-Friday July, 30 in the Columbia neighborhood. This project involves equipment and a work crew that is continuously moving from location to location. Motorists traveling through the work zones should expect delays and use caution. Flaggers on site will direct drivers around intermittent lane closures. Some parking may be restricted. No Parking signs will be posted in affected areas. For more information about this program visit the city’s website at http://www.piersystem.com/go/doc/1264/664751/ or contact Chad Bedlington, Maintenance Superintendent, at cbedlington@cob.org or (360) 778-7700.
West Illinois/ Timpson Way
Interwest Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will continue construction to extend West Illinois Street through the Timpson Way right-of-way to Marine Drive. Work this week will include curb and sidewalk construction. Traffic on West Illinois may be limited to one lane west of Nome Street causing some delays. Park users will find the Little Squalicum Park parking lot closed and a temporary lot signed and available adjacent to the project on Marine Drive. Bay to Baker trail users are advised that the trail crossing at West Illinois Street and the access to the trail from West Illinois is closed for retaining wall construction. A signed detour directs trail users along Lindbergh Avenue and Patton Street. For more information about this project visit the city's website http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/West-Illinois-Street-Extension.aspx or contact Freeman Anthony, Project Engineer at fanthony@cob.org or 778-7924.
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 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
