Bellingham Unveils Interactive Construction Map for Spring

New online tool helps residents navigate road projects across the city.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:52pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph of a city street at dusk, with blurred streetlights and taillights creating a warm, atmospheric mood that conceptually represents the challenges of navigating urban construction projects.Bellingham's new interactive construction map aims to help residents plan their routes and stay informed as the city upgrades its infrastructure this spring.Bellingham Today

The City of Bellingham has launched an interactive map on its website detailing upcoming construction projects across the city, from neighborhood streets to major corridors. The map is designed to help residents stay informed and plan ahead as construction season ramps up with the arrival of spring.

Why it matters

As Bellingham experiences growth and infrastructure upgrades, the new interactive map aims to improve transparency and communication around road closures, detours, and other disruptions that can impact daily commutes and access to local businesses.

The details

The map includes details on several key projects, including nighttime paving on the Guide between Bakerview and Kellogg roads, construction of the new What-Comm dispatch center near James Street and Alabama, and single-lane closures on James Street between Telegraph Road and Gooding Avenue starting next week.

  • Nighttime paving on the Guide between Bakerview and Kellogg roads is expected to begin soon.
  • Construction on the new What-Comm dispatch center near James Street and Alabama is underway and expected to be finished by fall 2027.
  • Single-lane closures on James Street between Telegraph Road and Gooding Avenue will start next week.

The players

City of Bellingham

The local government of Bellingham, Washington, which is rolling out the new interactive construction map on its website.

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What’s next

Residents can access the interactive construction map on the City of Bellingham's website to stay informed about upcoming projects and plan their routes accordingly.

The takeaway

Bellingham's new interactive construction map demonstrates the city's commitment to improving transparency and communication around infrastructure upgrades, helping residents navigate the challenges of a growing community.