WSDOT to Relocate Bellingham Rock on I-5 as Soon as April 20 for Fish Passage Work

WSDOT to relocate Bellingham Rock on I-5 as soon as April 20 for fish passage work

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‘Bellingham rock’ removal along I-5 could begin as soon as Monday

April could mark the end of an era for what’s known as “Bellingham rock” on Interstate 5, a landmark loved with layers of painted messages that have coated the boulder inches thick over decades.

‘Bellingham rock’ along I-5 faces uncertain future

A large boulder along Interstate 5 is about to be removed along with its decades of spray-painted messages. But there is hope the rock could be saved.

WSDOT sets dates to relocate popular painted boulder south of Bellingham

The rock has served as a community billboard along I-5 for more than 5 decades

Bellingham I-5 rock to be removed in coming weeks

The rock's final location is pending