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The lane was closed for about five hours and caused mile-long backups.
According to the city, this improves visibility when exiting spaces and prevents drivers from blindly backing into moving traffic.
Input on the final design is being accepted until September 30th.
Traffic may be impacted in parts of Bellingham as crews work to repair roads and more.
The closure caused an estimated seven-mile backup on the interstate on Monday afternoon.
Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect for drivers travelling on Vista Drive.
SR 539, or the Guide Meridian, will be repaved from its intersection with I-5 to the Canadian border in 2027.
Drivers are urged to seek alternate routes during the closure and to drive safely while crews work in the area.
Lane closures will occur while crews work to update the bike lanes, so drivers are advised to expect traffic delays.
WSDOT estimates that all aspects of the project will be finished by October.