 July 14, 2024
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During construction, travelers should expect a 5-day full closure of SR 546
LYNDEN – Travelers should expect to see construction activities on State Route 546, near Northwood Road in Lynden, starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 15. The work is due to modifications to the Kamm Ditch fish passage project.
Travelers will see single-lane closures through the duration of the project followed by a five-day full road closure of SR 546 from 5 p.m. Sunday, July 21, until 5 a.m. Friday, July 26. After the full closure, single-lane closures will continue through the end of July. Construction is expected to wrap up before the Northwest Washington Fair.
This project will make modifications to the wing walls of the fish passage structure that runs under SR 546. Fish passage work removes barriers and improves the ability of fish to move through waterways. This project gained an estimated 3,094-feet of habit for native species of fish, like trout and salmon, to more easily navigate the creek.
Are you ready for your summer adventures? Now is a good time to prepare for your summer commutes, vacations and road trips. Planning ahead and preparing for your travels might spare you from break downs, picking routes and keep traffic flowing.
Have you don't your summer vehicle prep? A few things to check before you hit the road:
- Tires: tire pressure and condition (including treads, age, etc.). Don't forget to check your spare tire!
- Cooling systems
- Fluid level: brakes transmission/clutch, power steering and windshield washer
- Batteries
- Lights
- Wiper blades
- Restock your emergency car kit
 Here's a list of supplies to stock your emergency car and driving tips from NHTSA: nhtsa.gov/summer-driving-tips
We often have special events and roadwork taking place in the Northend, including construction projects, maintenance and repairs. We always try to minimize any effects to travel, but sometimes it is necessary to close a lane to do the work or create a safe work zone for our crews.
While we aren't doing a lot of roadwork this week, our crews will still be out monitoring and keeping the roads safe. If you spot them, slow down and give them space to work! A huge thanks to our crews for all their hard work through the holidays.
Want more information? Visit our real time travel center, where these projects and repairs can be found on our travel map, and download our app to receive alerts directly to your smartphone.
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Monday, July 15 to Tuesday, Monday
- From 8 p.m. Monday, July 15 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, contractor crews will close the left lane of southbound Interstate 5 south of Bellingham between south of State Route 11/Chuckanut Drive (milepost 247) and north of Nulle Road (milepost 243) for road construction for an upcoming fish passage project.
- From 9 p.m. Monday, July 15 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, maintenance crews will alternate traffic on State Route 11/Chuckanut Drive north of Burlington near Pulver Road (milepost 1) for pavement repairs.
Monday, July 15 to Thursday, July 18
- Daily, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 15 to Thursday, July 18 on State Route 542 between Casey Road and Glacier Creek Road (mileposts 23 to 34), flaggers will alternate traffic through a single lane for PSE utility work.
Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19
- Daily, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19, contractor crews will alternate traffic on State Route 546 (Badger Road) in Lynden between Northwood Road (milepost 4) and Trapline Road (milepost 5) for construction related to the Kamm Ditch Fish Passage project.
- Until further notice, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, contractor crews will intermittently alternate traffic on State Route 20 east of Concrete between Sauk Store Road (milepost 94) and Hornbeck Lane (milepost 95) for road construction related to a fish passage project. The work is expected to end at noon on Fridays.
- From 8 p.m. Monday, July 15 and 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, the left lane of southbound Interstate 5 near N Lake Samish Drive (between mileposts 246 to 245) will close for upcoming fish passage work happening in 2025. Additionally, from 8 p.m. July 16 until 5 a.m. Friday, July 19, the southbound Interstate 5 off-ramp to Lake Samish Road will close (exit 240) will close for the upcoming fish passage work.
Tuesday, July 16
- From 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, maintenance crews will close the left lane of northbound Interstate 5 south of Bellingham between Lake Samish Road (milepost 242) and Nulle Road (milepost 243) for guardrail repairs.
Wednesday, July 17
- From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 on State Route 547 near Eagle Roost Drive (milepost 7), PSE crews will alternate traffic through a single lane for utility work.
- From 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 to 5 a.m. Thursday, July 18, maintenance crews will close the left lane of southbound Interstate 5 in Bellingham between Northwest Avenue (milepost 257) and State Route 539/Guide Meridian for guardrail repair.
Thursday, July 18
- From 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 18 on State Route 20 near Ponderroses Lane (milepost 102), PSE flaggers will alternate traffic through a single lane for utility work.
- From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 18 on State Route 20 near Birdsview Meadow Lane (milepost 81), flaggers will alternate traffic through a single lane for utility work.
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