Project Neighborhood: Sunnyland

State-Ellis Bridge Replacement

Whatcom Creek flowing under the State-Ellis Street bridge
Project Overview: ER014 The State-Ellis Bridge across Whatcom Creek was 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 and gradually deteriorated over time, requiring 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 re-lined a 1909 sewer trunk main along Whatcom Creek from Nevada right-of-way 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 showed deterioration in the pipe including holes and ... Read more

2020 TBD Projects and 40th Street Sidewalk

​​​​Project Overview: ES553 This project included pedestrian and bicycle facility improvements throughout Bellingham, including a new sidewalk on the east side of 40th Street from El​wood to Fielding and improvements at the Grant/Kentucky intersection. Funded by Street and Transportation Benefit District. ​ 40th Street Project Fencing The construction of the new 40th Street sidewalk along the ... Read more
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