Submitted by the Metropolis of Bellingham, written by Amy Cloud
With the arrival of March, there will even be a serious new city challenge that may finally make crossing I-5 lots simpler. There are additionally plenty of tasks that would have an effect on site visitors. As at all times, comply with any suggestions from the Division of Well being when out and about and journey fastidiously.
NEW: Orchard Road Connector – I-5 underpass
The Orchard Drive enlargement challenge will create an arterial hyperlink between James Road on Orchard Drive beneath I-5 and connect with the Birchwood Avenue / Squalicum Parkway intersection. As soon as in place, the brand new road will present a direct hyperlink from the King Mountain neighborhood to the hospital and can scale back congestion on Ellis Road and the Meridian and Sundown Drive intersections of I-5. The challenge will embrace bi-directional bike lanes and lighted sidewalks on the north facet, changing the James Road intersection right into a site visitors mild. Work will start on Monday March 1st. Count on development web site site visitors to extend and the occasional flagger presence. No detours are anticipated. This challenge will even shut a piece of the Squalicum Creek Path the place it’s going to run beneath I-5 at some stage in the challenge. For extra data, go to the Orchard Drive Extension web site or contact Craig Mueller, PE, Undertaking Engineer at camueller@cob.org or (360) 778-7922.
Lake Padden Park Sewer Undertaking
The work to modernize the sewer system and pumping stations is nearing completion, because the remaining parts have been put in. Affected areas embrace the canine park bathroom, playground bathroom, and pump home. Within the remaining section of this challenge, the bogs will likely be briefly offline for the approaching weeks, however transportable bogs will likely be obtainable when wanted. Please watch out within the work areas. For extra data, please go to the Lake Padden Carry Stations challenge web site or contact Larry Scholten, PE, Undertaking Engineer at ljscholten@cob.org or (360) 778-7923.
2020 TBD tasks and fortieth Road Sidewalk
The sidewalk on fortieth Road and 2020 TBD tasks are largely full. The ultimate challenge on fortieth Road and Elwood is underway. Highway customers via the realm ought to count on potential closures of sidewalks and lanes and the related delays. Flaggers allow native entry. For extra data, please go to the 2020 TBD Initiatives and fortieth Road Sidewalk web site or contact Freeman (Fritz) Anthony, PE, Undertaking Engineer, at fantashony@cob.org or (360) 778-7924.
2020 Watermain substitute challenge
The 2020 Watermain Substitute challenge will change a watermain on Donovan Avenue from Connelly Creek to thirty sixth Road and on thirty fifth Road from Donovan Avenue as much as one block north. All water plenty have been put in and related. As a consequence of COVID-19 and related delays in materials procurement, remaining paving can’t be finished till this spring, when materials is accessible, together with changing a primary storm line west of thirtieth Road. Drivers ought to count on flaggers. Work west of thirtieth Road will start late subsequent week if the climate is good. After the principle storm line has been changed, the ultimate paving will happen. The info site visitors is maintained for native entry. Bus site visitors is coordinated for the influence between thirtieth and thirty second streets. Count on detours for affected closures. For extra data, please go to the 2020 Watermain Substitute Undertaking web site or name Craig Mueller, PE, Undertaking Engineer at camueller@cob.org or (360) 778-7922.
Enchancment of the water high quality within the meridian road
We put in 17 water high quality units to deal with road runoff as a part of a water high quality challenge on Meridian Road (State Route 539) between Bakerview Highway and Stuart Highway and Kellogg Highway. The work has largely been accomplished, solely weather-dependent parts similar to the ultimate paving need to be accomplished this spring. For extra data, go to the Water High quality Enchancment web site on Meridian Road or contact Larry Scholten, PE, Undertaking Engineer at ljscholten@cob.org or (360) 778-7923.
West Horton challenge
The West Horton Highway challenge concludes with landscaping and cleanup. The ultimate striping will likely be paused till hotter and drier climate arrives. The roadway is now open with a brief handrail and provides all customers entry via the hall and the car parking zone for Julianna Park. For extra data, go to the West Horton Highway Part 1 web site or contact Freeman (Fritz) Anthony, PE, Undertaking Engineer at fantashony@cob.org or (360) 778-7924.
2020-2021 renovation of the general public library within the metropolis middle
The inside renovation of the library within the metropolis middle is sort of full. Complete completion is anticipated by the top of this month. This week’s focus is on electrical and fireplace alarm work. Development cleansing will start shortly. The general public elevator will stay out of service in the course of the upgrades. This work is anticipated to be totally accomplished by mid-March. The library will stay closed to the general public as a consequence of COVID-19, nonetheless distribution of books will proceed with roadside pick-up. For extra data, please contact Carol Rofkar, Interim Superintendent for Communications / Services / Fleet / Transportation, at cmrofkar@cob.org or (360) 778-7973.
Different Initiatives
Motorists could discover a number of deconstruction tasks alongside the Samish Method. If flaggers are current, be ready to decelerate or cease.
Washington State Division of Transportation (WSDOT)
The WSDOT site visitors app permits drivers to get real-time site visitors data on their telephone, comply with the WSDOT North Twitter feed, and get superior data from the WSDOT design web page. Present data on present native tasks may be discovered at https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/journey/construction-updates/whatcom-skagit-island
Whatcom County
For the most recent data on county tasks close to Bellingham, go to the Whatcom County Public Works web site. It’s potential to subscribe to additional data.
We’re providing this report as a public service based mostly on the knowledge at the moment obtainable. When touring via a constructing space – whether or not on foot, by bike, or by automotive – please be affected person, journey fastidiously, and obey the flags. At the hours of darkness, ensure you are seen to others. Deliberate street closures and restrictions are required to accommodate all kinds of works together with resurfacing, constructing sidewalks, main water and sewer works, and cuts in utility traces. Dates, occasions and work areas could differ relying on unhealthy climate or final minute adjustments in work schedules. Ask? Electronic mail AskPW@cob.org.
