Transportation Archives

Valencia Street Watermain Replacement (Closed)

Map showing utility improvements along Valencia Street

Project Overview: EW238 This project replaced the following utilities within the Valencia Street corridor: In addition to the utility replacements, the corridor roadway was repaved, and sidewalks were upgraded and replaced as needed. This project ensures continued reliability of our utilities. Project Status – Completed This project was completed in June, 2024. Contact Freeman (Fritz) ... Read more

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 bridges to be replaced cross over Whatcom Creek and are nearly identical. They were originally built in 1936 and rebuilt in 1962. Both are built on timber piers which ... 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 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

F Street Crossing

Project Overview As part of ongoing efforts to create railway “Quiet Zones,” the F Street at Roeder crossing was upgraded with important safety improvements. This project improves safety for trains, vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. Project benefits include: This project was funded by Federal RAIL Funds and the Bellingham Transportation Fund. Status – 2023 Construction was ... Read more

Meridian Street Roundabouts Feasibility Study

Project Overview: ES-0550 In 2019, Public Works staff and Reid Middleton consultants engaged in a comprehensive study of the two closely-spaced intersection at Meridian/Birchwood and Meridian/Squalicum to examine alternatives to converting these intersections into roundabouts. The traffic signals at these two intersections must be operated in tandem and they are nearing the end of their functional lifespan. Squalicum ... Read more

2019 Transportation Benefit District Projects

Project Overview: ES-0547 This project consists of Transportation Benefit District-funded pedestrian and bicycle improvements throughout Bellingham. The purpose of this project is to reduce risk and improve connectivity for pedestrian and bike travel in accordance with the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master plans. This project includes new sidewalks on portions of Yew Street, 24th and Lakeway / ... Read more