Bellingham Drivers to Face Delays on Guide Next Week

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The City of Bellingham has announced that crews will be working on a sewer main improvement project between Bakerview and Kellogg roads, resulting in the closure of the right northbound lane of the Guide from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, and Wednesday, February 25.

Why it matters

The Guide is one of Whatcom County's busiest roads, so any lane closures are likely to cause significant traffic delays for commuters and travelers. This project is part of the city's ongoing efforts to replace aging infrastructure and reduce the chance of sewer overflows.

The details

Crews will be working on sidewalk and roadway repairs as part of the sewer main improvement project. Depending on the weather, they may also repave the impacted areas of the road in March. This work comes ahead of a larger WSDOT project to resurface the Guide between I-5 and Kellogg Road, which is expected to begin in spring 2027.

• The lane closure will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, and Wednesday, February 25.
• The city may repave the impacted areas of the road in March, depending on the weather.

What’s next

Drivers should plan for delays and consider alternative routes during the lane closures on the Guide next week.