June 2013
- Construction has started on Old Fairhaven Parkway.
- During construction SR 11 will remain open to drivers. We will build a short section of temporary roadway next to SR 11 to help keep drivers moving.
- We have posted aerial diagrams of the construction area and staging on Flickr. As work progresses, we will add construction photos.
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 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?
Construction began in May 2013 and is expected to be completed by spring 2014.
Financial Information
Project signage will reflect the cost of construction engineering, project bid award and sales tax.
| Financial Data for PIN 101120D |
| Funding Source |
Amount ($ in thousands) |
| 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding) |
$0 |
| 2005 Gas Tax (TPA) |
$1,253 |
| Pre-Existing Funds (PEF) |
$1,314 |
| Total |
$2,567 |
|
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 Shane Spahr
1043 Goldenrod Road, Suite 101
Burlington, WA 98233
Phone: 360-757-5856
E-mail: SpahrS@wsdot.wa.gov
back to top