Streets near campus to undergo construction this summer
The city of Bellingham has scheduled two construction projects for this summer adjacent to campus:
The 2013 overlay resurfacing project includes pavement repair, leveling of the pavement surface and resurfacing with hot mix asphalt on Highland Drive from Taylor Avenue through West Campus Way to North Garden, and West College Way from Highland Drive to Bill McDonald Pkwy. Sections of sewer main in Highland Drive also will be repaired prior to being overlayed.
These roads will be reduced to one lane off and on from June 24 to 28 as crews prepare the streets for the overlay project and sewer repair. Stremler Gravel is under contract to complete the work. Flaggers will direct traffic as needed through the lane closures. For additional information visit the city webpage or contact Craig Mueller, project engineer, at camueller@cob.org or 778-7922.
As with any construction project, the exact dates and locations are flexible, but work will not impact any one specific area for the entire duration. Grinding and paving, which generate the most noise, is scheduled to begin in mid-August.
The second project will install a new sidewalk, including associated driveway cuts, ADA facilities and drainage improvements on the north side of Bill MacDonald Parkway from Ferry Street to Byron Avenue. Go online for more information.
