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Construction schedules and activities are subject to weather conditions. Please review the construction updates on this page for the most current information on construction projects. Travelers also can call 511 for real-time traffic and weather updates.
If you have questions or comments that are not addressed by these resources, please contact the
Communications Office at 206-440-4697.
Updates are posted frequently.
Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2:15 p.m.
Highlights for Friday, May, 17 - Sunday, May 26, 2013
Whatcom County
Skagit County
Island County
Special Events
Whatcom County
Updated: May 20, 3 p.m.
SR 11: Padden Creek - Fish Barrier Removal
Milepost: 20.19 - 20.62
Shane Spahr, Project Engineer, 360-757-5856
We will build a bridge on Fairhaven Parkway in the vicinity of 20th Street for Padden Creek. We are coordinating closely with the city of Bellingham because they are developing a project to remove the rest of Padden Creek from a tunnel that the creek currently runs through. They want to open the creek to the daylight.
- First day of work expected the week of May 27. No lane closures at this time.
Update: May 17, 3 p.m.
SR 539: I-5 to Horton Road - Mobility Improvements
Mileposts: 0.06 to 1.8
Chris Damitio, Project Engineer, 360-788-7400
We will make improvements on SR 539 to improve traffic flow and reduce crashes between I-5 and Horton Road. We’ll target improvements that provide high benefit for low cost, including limiting left turns between intersections, widening between Telegragh and Bakerview roads and improving the northbound I-5 off-ramp.
- Tuesday night through Friday morning, May 21-24 - Crews will close the right lane of northbound SR 539 from Bellis Fair Parkway to Bakerview Road from 8 p.m. until 8 a.m.
Updated: May 3, 3:15 p.m.
I-5: Samish Way to Birch Bay-Lynden Road ITS improvements
Milepost: 251.63-271.67
Chris Damitio , Project Engineer, 360-788-7400
We are completing installation of 21 new traffic cameras along I-5 between Bellingham and Blaine, about 15 miles of fiber optic cable and add 14 traffic data stations to help improve and expand our intelligent transportation system.
- No lane or shoulder closures on I-5 this week.
Updated: May 3, 3:30 p.m.
SR 546: Depot Road and Bender Road – Intersection Improvements
Milepost: 1.24 - 2.27
Chris Damitio, Project Engineer, 360-788-7400
We will build roundabouts at the Bender and Depot roads intersections to improve safety. Only utility work is being done at this time. Construction of the roundabouts will not begin until May or June.
- First day of work expected the week of May 27. No lane closures at this time.
Skagit County
No closures at this time
Island County
No closures at this time
Special Events
Updated May 21, 2 p.m.
Island County: Saturday, May 25
Coupeville Memorial Day Parade & Remembrance
SR 20 will be temporarily closed in both directions at Main Street, Coupeville from 11 until 11:45 a.m., as the parade crosses SR 20 on Main Street. A detour route will be in place and clearly signed.
Updated May 21, 2 p.m.
Whatcom County: Sunday, May 26
Ski to Sea Race
SR 542 will be closed in both directions from Silver Lake Road to Mount Baker Ski Area from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Drivers should also watch for race participants on SR 547 near South Pass Road from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m.