The Bellingham Public Works Department said the public that the following roads will have traffic limitations during the week of October 15-19, 2012, to accommodate construction and repair.
Samish Way at Abbott and Consolidation streets
Traffic will be reduced to one lane along Samish way at Abbott and Consolidation streets while Faber Brothers Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, continues construction of pedestrian improvements. Work this week includes sidewalk removal and concrete work for new curb and gutter. Flaggers will direct traffic through the lane closures. For additional information visit this project page or contact Craig Mueller, P.E., Project Engineer, at camueller@cob.org or 778-7922.
Woburn Street from Alabama to Lakeway streets
Long traffic delays can be expected along Woburn Street from Alabama to Yew streets while Colacurcio Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, continues road and pedestrian improvements. Paving is planned at night starting October 15 for four or five nights, weather permitting. Flaggers will direct traffic as needed through lane closures. For additional information visit this project page or contact Craig Mueller, P.E., Project Engineer, at camueller@cob.org or 778-7922.
Yew Street from Alabama to Texas streets
Minimal traffic delays can be expected along Yew Street from Alabama to Texas streets while Henifin Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, completes pedestrian improvement work. Work this week will include striping and restoration between Texas and Alabama streets. Flaggers will direct traffic as needed. For additional information visit this project page or contact Shane Oden, P.E., Project Engineer, at stoden@cob.org or 778-7921.
Indian Street from Chestnut to Ivy streets
Minimal traffic disruptions can be expected along Indian Street from Chestnut to Ivy streets while Colacurcio Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, completes pedestrian improvements and markings on the new asphalt. Shared lane markings have been installed to direct bicyclists where to ride and alert motorists to the presence of bicyclists in a shared lane. Flaggers will direct traffic as needed. For additional information, visit this project page or contact Craig Mueller, P.E., Project Engineer, at camueller@cob.org or 778-7922.
Harris and McKenzie avenues, 4th and 10th streets
Motorists can expect heavy truck traffic on Harris and McKenzie avenues as well as 4th and 10th streets in Fairhaven up to Interstate 5 as construction concrete work continues associated with the Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements project. For additional information, visit this project page or contact Freeman Anthony, P.E., Project Engineer, at fanthony@cob.org or 778-7924.
Crack sealing in Lettered Streets, and Alabama Hill neighborhoods
Traffic on several streets will be reduced to one lane at times while Huizenga Enterprises, LLC, under contract with the City of Bellingham, continues the annual crack sealing program, weather permitting. Equipment and crews are continually moving from location to location. Motorists traveling through the work zones should expect delays. Flaggers will direct drivers around intermittent lane closures. Some parking may be restricted.
Streets affected this week include F Street from Roeder Avenue to Girard Street; Xenia Street from Alabama to Connecticut streets; Connecticut Street from Xenia to Superior streets; Sunset from E. Illinois to Broadway streets.
More information about this program is detailed in the full news release here and this map on the city website or contact Chad Bedlington, Maintenance Superintendent, at cbedlington@cob.org or 778-7700.
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.
