Posted: August 27, 2010 12:29:38 PM PDT
The Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that the following roads will have traffic limitations during the week of August 30 to September 3, 2010 to accommodate construction and repair.
Ohio/King/State
Ram Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will continue work on safety improvements along Ohio Street between State and King Streets. Work to be performed during the week of August 30 will include storm drainage installation on both sides of the street, including a large vault in the Iron Street right of way. Flaggers will direct traffic through single lane closures in the construction zone as needed. Alternative routes are recommended. For more information about this project visit the city's website at http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/Ohio-King-ES-071.aspx or contact Jeff VanderYacht at JVanderYacht@psesurvey.com or 778-7900.
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 grading of the new shoulder material. Flaggers will direct traffic through lane closures in the construction zone as needed. For more information about this project visit the city's website at http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/Flynn-Street-Water-Quality-EV-0071.aspx or contact Freeman Anthony, Project Engineer at fanthony@cob.org or 778-7900.
Grand Avenue
Traffic will be reduced to a single lane at times while Granite Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, installs new pavement markings and completes roadside restoration. This is the final phase for the resurfacing of this arterial. Flaggers will direct traffic through lane closures as needed. Drivers are requested to use caution and avoid the areas if possible. For more information about this project, visit the city's website at http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/2010-overlay-resurfacing-program.aspx or contact Mark Handzlik, Project Engineer at mhandzlik@cob.org or 778-7900.
Britton Road
HB Hansen Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will begin improvements to retrofit the stormwater detention pond on Britton Road just north of Northshore Drive. Work this week will includes mobilizing to the site and draining the existing pond. Traffic impacts are expected to be intermittent and flaggers will be available when necessary. For more information about this project visit the city's website at http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/britton-pond-retrofit-EV-0082.aspx or contact Freeman Anthony, Project Engineer at fanthony@cob.org or 778-7900.
Grand Avenue
The final restoration on Grand Avenue will take place this week. This is part of the 2010 resurfacing program where Granite Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham has been paving arterial streets this summer. Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic around the work zone. Drivers are requested to use caution and avoid the area if possible.For more information about this project, visit the city's website at http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/2010-overlay-resurfacing-program.aspx or contact Mark Handzlik, Project Engineer at mhandzlik@cob.org or 778-7900.
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 includes installation of new manholes at various intersections and new sanitary sewer main. Crews will also be on Cowgill testing the new water main for connection. Flaggers will direct traffic through the construction zones. For more information about this project, visit the city's website at 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 778-7900.
Bill McDonald Parkway and 25th Street
Traffic will be limited to one lane on Bill McDonald Parkway as crews install the new traffic signal poles at this intersection. Motorists can expect delays while flaggers direct traffic through the intersection when the signal poles are delivered and later when the poles are installed. 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 traffic signal improving safety for pedestrians, motorists, bicyclists, and transit. The signal is expected to be in operations prior to the start of school in September. Additional information about this project is available on the City website at 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 778-7900.
Northwest Avenue
Interwest Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will be doing some final grading behind the sidewalks walks in preparation for and landscaping work that will start Tuesday, where crews will be installing topsoil and sod. Expect intermittent delays as crews go about their work. Flaggers will direct traffic through the construction zone as needed. Alternative routes are recommended. For more information about this project visit the city's website at 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 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.
###
Media Contact:
Ravyn Whitewolf, Engineering Manager
360-778-7900
rwhitewolf@cob.org
