Birchwood Archives

Eldridge Avenue Bridge Reconstruction (Squalicum Creek)

Project Overview- ER018 This project will reconstruct and widen the existing bridge over Squalicum Creek which was originally built in 1937. The new bridge will include one vehicle travel lane in each direction, separated bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides. Project Status – Spring 2025 Geotechnical and survey work is taking place to prepare ... Read more

Meridian-Birchwood Transportation Improvements

Project Overview The City of Bellingham has updated the scope of the Meridian–Birchwood Transportation Improvement Project (ES564) and is moving it forward to improve safety and traffic flow near two closely spaced intersections. These intersections currently experience major congestion and serve as key connections between the waterfront, the Port of Bellingham, and I-5. The upgrades ... Read more

Squalicum Creek at Baker Creek Fish Passage Improvement Project

A small dam on a creek with a concrete culvert in the background where the creek goes under a road.

Project Overview The Squalicum Creek at Baker Creek Fish Passage Improvement Project (EN059) is part of the City’s strategic approach to fish barrier removal. Located where Squalicum and Baker Creeks meet, this project: Correcting the City-owned fish passage barrier on Squalicum Creek is a high priority based on the City’s Fish Barrier Prioritization and will benefit ... Read more

Little Squalicum Creek Water Quality Improvements Phase 1

Construction work next to a street with an excavator digging a trench.

Project Overview This project is part of a multi-phased approach to improve water quality in Little Squalicum Creek and the new Little Squalicum Estuary by reducing pollution in rainwater runoff – or stormwater – from the surrounding residential area (Bellingham Technical College has private stormwater facilities to treat runoff from their campus). This first phase ... Read more

Storybrook Park Phase One

The Phase One construction is underway and includes the following park improvements: Phase One Plans Park Location Map PlaygroundPhase One LayoutExtent of W Maplewood Street Improvements W Maplewood Street Layout Funding $634,600 2nd Quarter Real Estate Excise Tax$1,834,000 Park Impact Fees$400,000 Public Works Funding Status Phase One was designed in 2023 and 2024. Park construction ... Read more

Meridian Sewer Main Improvements – South of I-5 to North of Van Wyck Road

Project Overview: EU184 The Meridian Sewer Main Improvements Project will replace aging infrastructure and aims to reduce the likelihood of sanitary sewer overflows and accompanying impacts to public health and the environment by adding capacity to the sewage collection system, which is a network of pipes and pumping stations used to transfer wastewater/sewage. This project ... Read more