Thornton Street, east of Aquarius Ave.
Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Thornton Street, east of Aquarius Ave. on Thursday, October 20th, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic and pedestrians around the work zone. Road will remain open during nonworking hours. This work is to complete road work associated with a private development project.
Elected officials, city staff and contractors gathered Thursday afternoon to cut the ribbon at Ferndale’s newly expanded Wastewater Treatment Facility. The new facilities include additional capacity to receive and process wastewater that should accommodate the city’s growing population and a new laboratory and testing facility to ensure all relevant water quality standards are met.
Guests toured the new headworks, grit and aeration basins, clarifiers and UV disinfection facilities that make up the Wastewater Treatment process.
“This is the largest capital project the City of Ferndale has undertaken and I am proud to see it up and running,” said Mayor Greg Hansen.
The project was designed by Wilson Engineering, constructed by McClure and Sons, and overseen by City staff. For more details on Ferndale’s utilities, see www.cityofferndale.org/water. Additional photos of the event available on the City’s facebook page here.
City of Ferndale and Whatcom County Public Works will be striping the streets in the Ferndale area this Saturday, Oct. 1st. Signs and cones will be utilized to keep drivers out of the wet paint and No Parking signs will be going up in various locations in order to maintain access to paint areas.
The fresh coats of paint that crews apply during spring, summer and fall months will make it easier for drivers to see the road when the winter rains return.
What can drivers do to avoid the wet paint?
Drivers can protect their car from damage by keeping an eye out for striping crews and avoiding lane changes on freshly painted lines.
What can I do if I get striping paint on my vehicle?
The paint is engineered to last however, it is water-based, drivers may have about one hour to wash it off with soap, water and a high-pressure hose. The sooner it is scrubbed, the easier it will be to remove.
For more information, call Ferndale Public Works at 360-384-4006.
City of Ferndale’s stormwater team, Paul Knippel and Stephen Murdock, showcase four things you can do to prepare for stormwater season.
Near 5127 LaBounty Drive, between Smith Road and Slater Road
The full road closure of LaBounty Ave. ends on Tuesday, September 27th! However, work continues in the zone around 5127 LaBounty.
Drivers should expect delays as traffic is intermittently reduced to single lane alternating traffic near 5127 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The traffic revision begins Tuesday, September 27th and runs through Friday, September 30th. The traffic revision is in effect weekdays from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.
This work is associated with a private development project.
Slater Rd. will be closed to through traffic on Saturday, September 24th, between Rural Ave. and LaBounty Dr.
Through traffic drivers should plan to detour as a section of Slater Road will be closed on Saturday, September 24th. The road closure effects Slater Rd. between Rural Ave. and LaBounty Dr. The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to approximately 5:00 PM. The detour routes Slater Road traffic around the closure via Sunset Ave. to the north. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. This is expected to be a one-day closure.
This closure is for a road paving project.
If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact the Ferndale Public Works Department at 360-384-4006.
Slater Rd. will be closed to through traffic on Tuesday, September 20, between Rural Ave. and LaBounty Dr.
Through traffic drivers should plan to detour as a section of Slater Road will be closed on Tuesday, September 20th. The road closure effects Slater Rd. between Rural Ave. and LaBounty Dr. The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. This is expected to be a one-day closure.
This closure is for road improvement work.
Thornton Street between Aquarius Ave. and Maureen Dr.
Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic on Thornton Street, between Aquarius Ave. and Maureen Dr. The traffic revision is in effect Monday, September 12th from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours. Work is expected to take one day.
This closure is for utility work associated with a private development project.
LaBounty Drive, between Les Schwab Tire Center and Smith Road
Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on LaBounty Drive, between the Les Schwab Tire Center and Smith Road beginning Monday, August 22nd and lasting through Friday, August 26th. Daily lane closures between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours. This work is to complete paving associated with a private development project.
EXTENDED: Thornton Street between Shannon/Aquarius Ave. and Maureen Drive
Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Thornton Street between Shannon/Aquarius Ave. and Maureen Drive from Thursday, August 11th through Tuesday, August 16th. The worksite is near the intersection of Thornton St. and Shannon Ave. and work will take place between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic.
This project is to complete utility work associated with a private development project.
