Road Report for January 6-10, 2020

New projects, winter weather could impact traffic

January 03, 2020 - by Amy Cloud, Communications and Outreach

With the New Year well under way, City street construction projects are underway and could include some traffic impacts.  As always, please travel with care.

NEW: Ellis and Whatcom streets – multimodal safety improvements    
Crews are preparing to drill at the intersection of Ellis and Whatcom streets on Monday, Jan. 6. This work is part of the City's Samish Maple Ellis Multimodal project. Traffic impact should be minimal, but drivers should be attentive. For more information, visit the project web page or contact Freeman (Fritz) Anthony, P.E., project engineer, via fanthony@cob.org or (360) 778-7924.

N. State from Franklin to E. Champion – natural gas project   
Work is underway to install a new natural gas main under Whatcom Creek in preparation for the City's pending bridge replacement project.  The center turn lane on North State Street, from Whatcom Creek to Meador, will remain closed during this work. Drivers will encounter lane shifts and some flagging. For more information, contact Cascade Natural Gas via Joe Wilkinson at (360) 788-2369 or joe.wilkinson@cngc.com

​Cornwall Ave – storm outfall project     
Crews are working on the storm outfall. In preparation for the City's new stormwater infrastructure construction, Cascade Natural Gas is wrapping up work on a gas main in Cornwall Avenue at Pine Street.   Drivers can expect lane shifts and some flagging, as the excavation for the storm pipe moves closer to the intersection of Cornwall and Pine and Wharf streets. No detours are planned.  For more information, contact Craig Mueller, P.E., project engineer, via camueller@cob.org or (360) 778-7922.

Cordata / Stuart / Horton – safety improvements project   
Expect to see restriping along Cordata Parkway from Kline Road to Kellogg Road, Stuart Road from Eliza Street to Cordata Parkway and Horton Road from the west end to Meridian. We are adding dedicated center turn lanes, buffered bicycle lanes, flashing beacon crosswalks at the new Cordata Park, as well as a roundabout at the Horton/Cordata intersection.  There will be occasional lane closures and flaggers present.  No detours are planned.  For more information, visit the project web page or contact Craig Mueller, P.E., project engineer, via camueller@cob.org or (360) 778-7922.

Cordata Park – phase 1
Cordata Park construction activities include changes to sidewalk alignment, pedestrian entries into the park, installation of artwork, irrigation and paving along Cordata Parkway.  Occasional lane closures related to park construction are on hiatus and scheduled to resume January 31, lasting through April 2020. For more information, visit the project web page or contact project manager Jonathan Schilk at jschilk@cob.org or (360) 778-7000.

2019 Transportation Benefit District projects – several locations   
Rechannelization of Chestnut Street downtown is complete, with paver replacement work now scheduled for Monday, Jan. 6.  The 2019 Transportation Benefit District project work at the intersection of Lakeway and Old Lakeway has been suspended temporarily while materials are being gathered. For more information, visit the project web page or contact Freeman Anthony, P.E., project engineer, via fanthony@cob.org or (360) 778-7924.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) crews were busy near Bellingham this year.  For what's coming up, drivers can get real-time traffic information on their phone with the WSDOT traffic app, tracking the WSDOT north Twitter feed, and get advanced information from the WSDOT construction page. For ongoing information on current local projects check out https://wsdot.wa.gov/projects.

Whatcom County
For updates on County projects near Bellingham, visit http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/308/Public-Works.

We provide this “road report” as a public service based on currently available information. When traveling through a construction area – whether walking, cycling or driving – please be patient, travel with care and always obey flaggers. In dark weather, please make sure you're visible to others. 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 may vary, depending on inclement weather or last-minute changes in work schedules. Questions? Contact AskPW@cob.org.


Media Contact

Paul Reed, Construction Manager
City of Bellingham - Public Works
(360) 778-7929
preed@cob.org


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