WSDOT to close portions of I-5 in Bellingham this week for repaving

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Paving work will fully close portions of northbound I-5 in Bellingham from Sunset Drive to Meridian Street tonight from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Wednesday. Southbound I-5 will also close between Northwest Avenue and Meridian Street during the same hours on Wednesday night. Drivers should expect delays and use alternative routes.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has scheduled full closures of northbound I-5 in Bellingham from Sunset Drive to Meridian Street tonight from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Wednesday. Following this, southbound I-5 will close between Northwest Avenue and Meridian Street during the same hours on Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Signed detours will guide drivers around the closures, which are necessary for repaving work. WSDOT encourages motorists to plan for delays and use alternative routes to avoid congestion. These maintenance efforts aim to enhance road safety and driving conditions in the region. The closures reflect WSDOT's commitment to maintaining infrastructure quality. Local residents and commuters should stay informed about the construction schedule. The project underscores the importance of timely road maintenance for community accessibility.

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