Westside Non-Motorized Improvements

Looking across an empty crosswalk on the road.
Project Overview: ES563 This project will add and improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure throughout Bellingham focused on the west side. The project includes the following: These improvements are funded by City Street funds and the voter-approved Bellingham Transportation Fund. Open House on February 16 The City hosted a public open house and Q&A session on ... Read more

State-Ellis Bridge Replacement

Whatcom Creek flowing under the State-Ellis Street bridge
Project Overview: ER014 The State-Ellis Bridge across Whatcom Creek is a timber structure bridge supported by wooden piles located at the intersection of State and Ellis streets. The bridge was built in the 1930’s. It has gradually deteriorated and requires replacement. The new bridge structure is a single span concrete structure over Whatcom Creek. The ... Read more

Whatcom Creek Trunk Main

​​​​​​​​​​​Project Overview: EU182 This project will re-line a 1909 sewer trunk main along Whatcom Creek from Nevada R/W West to the State/York intersection. The goal of the project is to extend the life of the egg-shaped pipe by re-lining the interior. Videos of the interior of the main shows deterioration in the pipe including holes ... Read more

Roeder Lift Station

​​​​Pro​ject Overview: EU180 ​​This project involves upgrading an existing lift station and force main pipes to provide adequate pumping capacity to facilitate future sewage conveyance at the Roeder Lift Station.​ It is funded by the City’s 420 Wastewater Fund. Status – January 2022 Accomplishments: New site chosen. Design progressed to 60%. Next Milestone:  Progress design. Complete design. Project ... Read more

F Street Crossing

​​​​​​​​Project Overview: WF1022 This project includes design and construction of F Street railroad crossing improvements and associated street improvements adjacent to the F Street railroad crossing. Improvements include providing four quadrant gates, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, travel lane channelization, and updated signs and markings. These changes will improve railroad, vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle safety.  This project ... Read more