The Bellingham Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that the following roads will have traffic limitations during the week January 5-9, 2009, to accommodate construction.

Sunset Drive (SR542)

Ram Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, will continue construction on Sunset Drive from Woburn Street to McLeod Road. Drivers should expect delays between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm as large trucks and equipment enter and exit the site and flaggers direct traffic to a single lane.

Night Closures:  Utility work in the right-of-way will necessitate reducing traffic to one lane on Sunset Drive between Woburn Street and McLeod Road, and on Woburn Street between Sunset Drive and Burns Street, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, January 6 and 7, between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.  Sunset Drive between Woburn Street and McLeod Road will be CLOSED to through traffic Thursday, January 8, to enable the installation of a stormwater vault.

For more information about this project visit the city's website www.cob.org or contact Mark Handzlik 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 be installing pavers and pavement markings this week (weather permitting) at the intersection of Bay Street, Holly Street and Prospect Street. Bay Street will be closed to vehicle traffic; however, there will be pedestrian access to all businesses at all times.

For more information regarding this project visit the city's website at http://www.cob.org/documents/pw/curconst/bay-and-holly-improvements.pdf  or contact Freeman Anthony at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 778-7900.

Grand and Flora

The sidewalk adjacent the new Whatcom Museum Art and Children's facility will be closed to pedestrian traffic.