Posted: August 13, 2010 11:14:57 AM PDT
The Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that the following roads will have traffic limitations during the week of August 16-20 to accommodate construction and repair.
Flynn Street
HB Hansen Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will continue stormwater improvements along Flynn Street from Electric to Lakeside Avenues. Work this week will include native plant restoration. Flaggers will direct traffic through lane closures in the construction zone as needed. For more information about this project visit the city's website http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/Flynn-Street-Water-Quality-EV-0071.aspx or contact Ravyn Whitewolf, Engineering Manager at rwhitewolf@cob.org or 778-7900.
Meridian Street
Grand Avenue/Lottie Street
Traffic on Meridian Street will be reduced to a single lane while Granite Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, resurfaces Meridian Street from Birchwood Avenue to McLeod Road. Work hours Monday and Tuesday are from 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday work is scheduled from 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. while crews adjust utilities. Along Grand Avenue, crews install new conduit Monday from 6:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. requiring a single lane closure. Wednesday and Thursday, work will be at night 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. The road will be closed with detours in place. Flaggers will direct traffic through lane closures and/or detours in construction zones. Drivers are requested to use caution and avoid the areas 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
RAM Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, continues work along 12th Street from McKenzie Avenue south to the bridge over Padden Creek. Work this week will include the stormwater system and sanitary sewers. Flaggers will direct traffic through single lane closures in the construction zone. Drivers can expect delays along 12th Street and are requested to use caution. 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
Crews continue landscape restoration along Northwest Avenue from Sterling Drive south to the southbound I-5 off-ramp causing temporary single lane closures and possible minor delays. 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 as needed. Drivers are requested to use caution. 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. Oceanside Construction Inc. under contract with the City of Bellingham, is installing 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.
West Illinois/ Timpson Way
Work along the West Illinois street extensionwill be suspended several weeks while a handrail is fabricated. 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
360-778-7900
molinger@cob.org
