Major road construction scheduled near Bellingham, Washington for September 2012 The Bellingham Herald reports that drivers should expect lane closures and delays on I-5 near south Bellingham. Beginning on Tuesday, September 18, road work will begin to repair the damaged roadway, so drivers will need to bring their patience with them for the foreseeable future in that area. Even though the project will utilize the left shoulder to make more room for traffic, drivers should expect significant delays and should consider finding alternative routes. The right lane of southbound I-5 will be closed at the Samish Way interchange beginning at 5:30 AM on Tuesday that so Department of Transportation crews can replace broken concrete panels on the freeway, some of which date back to when I-5 was originally built 50 years ago. The broken concrete panels make travel on the freeway especially dangerous for motorcycle riders; to learn more about motorcycle accident claims managed by Brett Murphy attorneys, please see our Motorcycle Accident page. Construction zones are always areas where car accidents occur frequently. Drivers who are not paying attention can be caught unaware of sudden slow-downs, and drivers who are speeding or who are tailgating are particularly dangerous in these zones. Road crews tasked with completing projects on these busy highways are intensely vulnerable to passing vehicles, where even a small collision puts workers’ lives in danger. To learn more about auto accidents that Brett Murphy personal injury attorneys have handled, please go to our Auto Accident Results page. The Department of Transportation asks that all drivers be especially cautious at construction sites; the road work needs to be done to improve safety, and as the summer comes to a close, drivers will see these construction zones across the county. Please take your time, slow down, give yourselves extra time when traveling, and put safety first. If you have been injured in an auto accident or motorcycle crash, learn more about your options and rights by contacting a Brett Murphy personal injury lawyer today. You can reach us by calling 1-800-925-1875 or completing our confidential contact form.
