May 2012
- This project is currently in design.
- Construction will begin in 2013.
Overview
We will build a bridge along Fairhaven Parkway (SR 11) in the vicinty 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.
Why is WSDOT
building a bridge?
Approximately 2,200 feet of Padden Creek runs through a brick tunnel that was built circa 1892. A small stretch of that tunnel run beneath our highway. The tunnel is barrier for fish. We'll build bridge along Fairhaven Parkway for the creek to pass beneath.
The End Result
In cooperation with the city, we will build a bridge so that the city can get the creek out of the tunnel and back into a natural streambed.
Project Benefits
Removing the old brick tunnel and replacing it with a shorter, bridge will be a dramatic improvement for the environment, especially fish.
What is the project timeline?
This project is currently in design and is expected to go to construction in 2013.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Communications Dustin Terpening
1043 Goldenrod Road, Suite 101
Burlington, WA 98233
Phone: 360-767-5997
E-mail: terpenid@wsdot.wa.gov
Project Engineer Chris Damitio
460 Stuart Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: 360-788-7400
E-mail: damitic@wsdot.wa.gov
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