February 2013
- This project is currently in design.
- Construction will begin this year.
Overview
We will build a bridge along Fairhaven Parkway (SR 11) 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.
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 runs 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 will go to construction in 2013.
Financial Information
Project signage will reflect the cost of construction engineering, project bid award and sales tax.
This project is funded through the following sources:
- Pre-existing funds - $1.3 million
- 2005 Gas Tax (Partnership Funding) - $1.3 million
- Total funding from all sources: $2.6 million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Communications Dave Chesson
1043 Goldenrod Road, Suite 101
Burlington, WA 98233
Phone: 360-757-5997
E-mail: chessod@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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