Construction on the E. Smith Road and Hannegan Road Intersection Improvement Project made good progress this week and will continue that progress next week. Current construction activities include importing fill material, grading for the footprint of the new roundabout, grading the footprint of the stormwater pond, installing stormwater infrastructure, and connecting the new water lines to the existing lines.
Drivers should anticipate delays in this area between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic. Please follow their directions, drive slowly, and provide all workers with space. Delays can be as long as 30 minutes during peak traffic periods. Use alternate routes to avoid extended wait times.
As an important safety measure, the speed limit in this area has been reduced to 40 miles per hour for the project's duration, even during off-work hours. Construction work may narrow and shift road lanes and create grooved pavement, bumps, and other factors requiring a speed reduction. Whatcom County Sheriff's deputies may be present to assist with enforcement.
The project requires a full intersection closure for 25 calendar days. This closure will begin after the 4th of July and end before the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden in August. The closure dates will be available soon.
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