Both projects are federally funded through the WSDOT STP (BR) bridge replacement program. While the bridges are being designed and constructed as one project, each bridge is funded separately by Federal Local Bridge Program Funds as well as local Street Funds and costs will be tracked and reported separately.

Environment Archives

Meador Avenue and James Street Whatcom Creek Bridge Replacement Projects

Project Overview: ER015 & ER016 James Street and Meador Avenue are federally classified major collectors serving the surrounding neighborhoods in the middle of Bellingham. The two new bridges crossing over Whatcom Creek replaced deteriorated structures originally built in 1936. This project removed and replaced the two bridges with single-span bridges of varying cross sections, replaced ... Read more

State-Ellis Bridge Replacement

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

West Cemetery Creek Water Quality Project

Project Overview: EN053 This project included the design and construction of stream bank and channel stabilization features along West Cemetery Creek. This project installed natural bed and bank features, facilitated stormwater dispersion along the creek, and reduced sediment loads to improve water quality and restore natural processes in West Cemetery Creek and downstream water bodies. Funding ... Read more

Squalicum Creek Re-route Phases 3 and 4

Project Overview: EV148 and EV156 The Squalicum Creek Re-route Phases 3 and 4 habitat enhancement projects builds on two prior phases to address water quality and fish habitat impacts to Squalicum Creek by Bug Lake and surrounding development. Bug Lake, a man-made gravel borrow pit that was created during the construction of I-5, is currently the ... Read more

Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan Update

Every six years the State Recreation and Conservation Office requires cities to update their PRO Plans to compete for grants.

Park Place Stormwater Facility Rebuild

Project Overview: EV155 This project retrofits the City of Bellingham’s Park Place Sand Filter Facility to significantly increase the facility’s ability to remove phosphorus from stormwater runoff. The reconstructed Park Place facility treats roughly 105 acres of mixed development and forested area within the Lake Whatcom Watershed. The project improves the phosphorus treatment by utilizing cutting-edge technology, ... Read more