Traffic alerts top our news today as several closures and delays affect local commutes. Chuckanut Drive remains closed due to an ongoing rockslide with no estimated reopening time. If you're traveling on Slater Road today, expect delays between 8am and 1pm due to a bridge inspection. Daily lane closures on Interstate 5 through Bellingham continue through Thursday, so plan your routes accordingly.
In transportation project news, a three-year fish passage replacement project is set to impact I-5 traffic south of Bellingham. The work is required due to a 2013 court injunction and will affect commuters for the foreseeable future.
Local law enforcement has been busy with several recent incidents. A Bellingham man was hospitalized following an I-5 crash in Everett, with the cause still under investigation. In other news, a 20-year-old has been charged with DUI after their vehicle left I-5 and ended up in a ditch along Pacific Highway. A Whatcom Sheriff's Office deputy was also involved in a crash on Grandview Road while responding to an incident with lights and sirens.
For parents and children looking for activities today, don't forget that yesterday marked the start of Builders Club at the Central Library, running from 3:30 to 5:30 pm for children ages 4 to 12. Coming up on Thursday, the popular Meet-A-Truck event will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at 210 Lottie Street between City Hall and the Central Library. Kids can interact with Public Works crews and learn about the equipment that keeps our city running.
On the development front, construction has begun on an 8-block Old Town development project that will bring 800 new mixed-income residential units over the next decade.
For those on Lummi Island, be aware that the fire district has implemented HIGH fire danger restrictions during the ferry dry dock period. Large outdoor burn piles are not allowed and written permits are postponed.
Residents should note that all Bellingham Public Library locations will be closed next Monday, May 26th, for Memorial Day.
This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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