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Meridian Street paving work will require overnight closures in Bellingham

Traffic heads north on Meridian Street near Interstate 5 in Bellingham.
Traffic heads north on Meridian Street near Interstate 5 in Bellingham. The Bellingham Herald

Overnight paving is planned this week on Meridian Steet south of Interstate 5, the city of Bellingham said Friday.

Work will take place from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 25-26, on Meridian Street between I-5 and Orchard Drive as part of an ongoing sewer main project, the city said in its weekly online newsletter.

Work will begin south of I-5 and move north, according to the project page. It is expected to affect both the southbound and northbound lanes. Access to businesses will be maintained during construction.

Paving work is part of an extended project to replace a sewer line, according to previous Herald reporting.

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This story was originally published August 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM.

Robert Mittendorf
The Bellingham Herald
Robert Mittendorf covers civic issues, weather, traffic and how people are coping with the high cost of housing for The Bellingham Herald. A journalist since 1984, he also served 22 years as a volunteer firefighter for South Whatcom Fire Authority before retiring in 2025.
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