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Updates are posted frequently.
Last updated: July 2, 10 a.m.
Highlights for July 2 - July 10, 2009
Whatcom County
Skagit County
Island County
Special Events
7:50 a.m., 6/5
I-5: Peace Arch Port of Entry Reconstruction
Bill Lesh, General Service Administration, Public Affairs Manager, 503-326-2306
Crews are replacing the 31-year-old Peace Arch Port of Entry. The current port is not big enough to handle all the cars that use it on a daily basis and does not meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Crews also will rebuild a bridge and sections of the interstate both north and south of the station.
- SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC REVISION - All southbound traffic is being directed off the freeway at the D Street Exit 276 to Blaine as they leave the border station. From there, travelers can cross D Street and return to the freeway southbound or they can proceed south on SR 548 through Blaine on Peace Portal Drive and re-enter the freeway, south of the City (I-5 Exit 274.)
- NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC REVISION: Northbound traffic is being routed to the west, using the southbound lanes through the east side of the U.S. border station. There is no access to northbound I-5 from D Street (exit 276). Instead, northbound drivers are being detoured east on D Street to SR 543 and then north to the Pacific Highway crossing to Canada.
8 a.m. 7/2
I-5: Westview School noise wall
Mileposts 230.5-230.6
Mark Hammer, Project Engineer, 360-757-5832
We will build a noise wall in front of the West View Elementary School along Interstate 5 in Burlington. This project will noticeably reduce freeway noise in school rooms and outdoor areas behind the wall.
- Crews have removed trees and brush, installed fencing and are preparing for drilling work. All work will be off the road, and access will be from local roads. No traffic impacts are expected on I-5.
8 a.m. 7/2
I-5: SR 532 to Hill Ditch Bridge pavement repair
Mileposts 209-219
Dave Crisman, Project Engineer, 360-848-7103
We will replace cracked concrete panels and resurface sections of northbound I-5 from SR 532 in Stanwood to Hill Ditch bridge just north of the Snohomish/Skagit county line. We will extend the lifespan of the pavement by tying the panels together with steel bars, rebuild sections of the shoulder and improve drainage.
- NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURES 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. July 6-9: Crews will close the two right lanes within the vicinity of the work zone.
- CONTINUOUS RIGHT LANE CLOSURE 6 a.m. May 19-5 p.m. July 31: Crews will continuously close the right lane of I-5 between mileposts 213-215 to begin concrete replacement work.
- CONTINUOUS RIGHT LANE CLOSURE 6 a.m. May 29-5 p.m. July 17: Crews will continuously close the right lane of I-5 between mileposts 217-219 to prepare for concrete panel replacement.
9 a.m. 7/2
I-5/SR 538: Interchange improvements (City of Mount Vernon)
Milepost 0
Wal-Mart in conjunction with the City of Mount Vernon will upgrade the I-5 on- and off-ramps to SR 538 (College Way).
- No work expected the week of July 6.
8 a.m. 7/2
SR 9: Wetland mitigation for Horton Road to SR 546 #7492
Milepost 75.22 and 77.37
Crews will be accessing wetland mitigation sites off SR 9 and off Potter Road.
- No construction delays the week of July 2
8 a.m. 7/02
SR 9: Martin Road to Thunder Creek
Mileposts 62.4-63.4
Mark Hammer, Project Engineer, 360-757-5832
We will straighten the road and widen the lanes and shoulders to improve safety between Martin Road and Thunder Creek. We will also improve the Martin Road intersection at SR 20. Burlington Northern Railroad will build a new railroad crossing with a warning signal as part of project. Most of this work will be performed out of traffic.
- No work Monday, July 6.
- Expect to see flaggers stopping traffic while trucks enter and leave the work site. Construction crews will work Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to haul gravel to the site and install drainage.
9 a.m. 7/2
SR 9: Pedestrian/Bicycle improvements (Sedro-Woolley)
Mileposts 57.1-57.7
Contact: Mark Freiberger, city of Sedro-Woolley 360-855-0771
Crews with the city of Sedro-Woolley will construct sidewalks and add curb, gutter and drainage along a stretch of SR 9 north of the city.
- Intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 6-9: Crews will shift lanes and intermittently close one lane so crews can work near the road. Flaggers will direct traffic through the area.
7 a.m. 6/26
SR 20: Commercial Ave. roundabout (Anacortes)
Contact: Eric Shjarback, Asst. City Engineer, 360-299-1980
Crews working for the city of Anacortes will build a roundabout at the intersection of SR 20 Spur and Commercial Avenue.
- FULL INTERSECTION CLOSURE BEGAN JUNE 24: Crews have closed the intersection of SR 20 and Commercial Ave. to build a roundabout. A detour route is in place and signs will direct drivers around the closure. The intersection will reopen in mid-July.
8 a.m., 7/02
SR 20: Quiet Cove Road to SR 20 Spur, Stage 2, #7532
Milepost: 45.05 to 47.87
Dave Crisman, Project Engineer, 360-428-1593
We will widen and realign State Route 20 between South Lake Campbell Road and the Miller/Gibraltar Road intersection. We will also add turn lanes and make other intersection improvements. Changes along this section of highway should reduce crashes and improve traffic flow south of Anacortes.
- LANE CLOSURE: 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday, July 6-9: Crews will close one lane between Sharpes Corner and Campbell Lake Road. Flaggers will alternate traffic through the work zone, but drivers should expect delays.
- Expect to see crews working along the shoulders during the day near Miller and Campbell Lake roads to complete rock drilling and roadway excavation. This work is off the road and should not impact traffic.
8 a.m. 7/02
SR 20: Fredonia to I-5 Widening - Stage 2, #7484
Mileposts: 55.05 to 59.85
Dave Crisman, Project Engineer, 360-428-1593
We will widen SR 20 to four lanes to improve safety and reduce congestion. The second stage of this project involves widening lanes from Higgins Airport Way to the I-5 interchange, realigning the Pulver Road intersection, and building new, elevated southbound I-5 ramps.
- I-5 Ramp closure: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday, July 6 - Crews will close the souththbound on- and off-ramp at SR 20 to stripe and install curbing.
- I-5 Ramp closure: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., Tuesday, July 7 - Crews will close the northbound on- and off-ramp at SR 20 to stripe and install curbing.
- Watch for crews installing cable median barrier during the day.
9 a.m. 7/2
SR 20: F&S Grade Road widening and roundabout
Milepost 65.1-65.4
Contact: Mark Freiberger, city of Sedro-Woolley 360-855-0771
Crews with the city of Sedro-Woolley will widen SR 20 near F&S Grade Road and the industrial park, and construct a roundabout.
- Lane closure 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 6-10: Crews will close one lane near F&S Grade Road to widen the roadway. Flaggers will direct traffic through the area. Minor delays are expected.
11 a.m. 6/12
SR 20: Fruitdale/McGarigle road improvements
Milepost 66.8
Contact: Mark Freiberger, city of Sedro-Woolley 360-855-0771
Crews with the city of Sedro-Woolley will add drainage and pedestrian improvements and widen a stretch of SR 20 near Fruitdale Road and along McGarigle Roads.
- Fruitdale Road, left-turn lane closed: Crews have closed access to Fruitdale Road from eastbound SR 20 and closed the left-turn lane.
8 a.m. 7/02
SR 525: Clinton ferry dock to Bob Galbreath paving
Mileposts 8.48-9.06
Dave Crisman, Project Engineer, 360-848-7103
We will resurface the highway to extend the life of the roadway from the Clinton Ferry Terminal to the intersection of Bob Galbreath Road. We will also improve sections of sidewalk to make them more accessible to people with disabilities.
- Crews have completed paving and expect to return the week of July 20 install final striping. This work is weather dependent and will be rescheduled if it rains.
8 a.m. 7/02
SR 536/538: Pavement repair and repaving
Mileposts: 0.23-4.7 (536); 0.0-5.3 (538)
Dave Crisman, Project Engineer, 360-848-7103
The significant volume of traffic on Memorial Highway (SR 536) and College Way (SR 538) has damaged the roadway. We will repave a five-mile stretch of Memorial Highway from SR 20 to the Skagit River and will upgrade sidewalk ramps at several intersections. We will also repave a section of College Way from I-5 to just east of the railroad tracks (just east of Urban Ave.).
- SR 536 nighttime lane closures 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Thursday, July 6-9: Crews will close lanes between the Skagit River Bridge and Avon Allen Road at night to repair and grind damaged pavement.
- SR 538 nighttime lane closure, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Tuesday, July 7: Crews will close one lane at night to finish paving.
10 a.m., 7/02
SR 539: Ten Mile Road to Lynden Widening #7469
Milepost 5.65-10.45
Chris Damitio, Project Engineer, 360-788-7400
We will widen the highway from two lanes to four lanes and add roundabouts at four key intersections. We will build a new bridge over the Nooksack river and replace or upgrade four other bridges. Widening the highway will relieve congestion and improve traffic flow.
- TEN MILE ROUNDABOUT LANE CLOSURE 7 p.m. July 6 to 7 a.m. July 7: Crews will close one lane through the Ten Mile roundabout to place permanent plastic striping. Flaggers will direct traffic through the area. Minor delays are expected.
- Crews will work from 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday on the bridge at Nooksack River, south of Nooksack River, and at Fishtrap Creek.
8 a.m. 7/02
SR 542: Sunset Drive widening (City of Bellingham)
Milepost: 0.98-1.84 (Woburn to McLeod roads)
Mark Handzlik, project engineer, 360-778-7900
The city of Bellingham will widen Sunset Drive (SR 542) between Woburn/Hannegan roads and McLeod Road.
- DAYTIME CLOSURE: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 6-10: Crews will close one lane of Sunset Drive near Woburn Street. Flaggers will direct traffic through the area, but drivers should expect delays.
10 a.m. 7/02
SR 542: Warnick bluff stabilization
Milepost 31
Chris Damitio, Project Engineer, 360-788-7400
Crews working along the Nooksack River near Glacier will place engineered logs and boulders along the bluff to divert the river away from the bank. The river has been destabilizing the area for several years, threatening to undermine the road.
- 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 7: Expect to see a helicopter flying along the Nooksack River to deilver logs and other material to the site. No traffic restrictions will be in place, but drivers should be alert for workers in the area.
- Drivers will notice trucks delivering logs and other material to the work site. Most work will take place off the road.
9 a.m. 7/2
SR 542: Nooksack River Bridge repainting
Milepost 31
Chris Damitio, Project Engineer, 360-788-7400
Crews will repaint the Warnick-area Nooksack River steel truss bridge to preserve the structure. The entire bridge will be shrink-wrapped so crews can complete work without affecting the river or being affected by the elements.
- Three-month single-lane closure over the bridge begins July 8. Crews will close one lane of the bridge through October as crews strip and repaint the steel. Traffic will be controlled by a temporary signal. Drivers should expect minor delays.
Special Events
No special events the week of July 6.