The Bellingham Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that the following roads will have traffic limitations during the week August 25 through 29, 2008 to accommodate construction.

Northshore Drive

Interwest Construction, Inc., under a contract with the City of Bellingham, will continue work installing storm water facilities, sidewalks, and bike lanes, plus a new pavement overlay on Northshore Drive between Alabama Street and Britton Road. Traffic will be diverted by flaggers or detoured around the work between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm. Drivers may experience significant delays and are encouraged to use Barkley Boulevard as an alternate route until further notice. For more information about this project visit the city's website Northshore Drive Roadway and Drainage Improvements or 778-7900.

Barkley Boulevard

Tiger Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will begin work to expand and upgrade the storm water detention pond located off Barkley Boulevard. just west of Northridge Way. Traffic may be disrupted as large trucks enter and exit the site. For more information about this project contact Freeman Anthony at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 778-7900.

Bay/Holly/Prospect

Tiger Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will begin work at the intersection of Bay Street, Holly Street and Prospect Street. The project includes a plaza, seating, lighting, landscape and artwork. Along with the streetscape improvements, the water line on Bay Street will be replaced. Bay Street will be closed to vehicle traffic during most of the project, however, there will be pedestrian access to all businesses at all times. For more information regarding this project, please contact Engineering Manager Ravyn Whitewolf at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or 778-7900.

North Forest Street

Ram Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will be cleaning sewer mains on N. Forest Street, Rose Street to Ellis Street to prepare them for Insituform Technologies to install cured-in-place sanitary sewer lining. Drivers will be required to navigate around a box van at these locations and are advised to use extreme caution when yielding to oncoming cars. For more information regarding the sewer rehabilitation project, please contact Project Manager Mark Handzlik at 778-7900 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The City of Bellingham Public Works Department provides this information as a public service. It is based on currently available information. Motorists are reminded that weather and road conditions can change rapidly and should plan accordingly.