Public Works

Traffic Impacts on Barrett Road: Monday, December 21, 2020 through Wednesday, December 23, 2020, from 7am to 7pm

Barrett Road (at St. Helens Lane)

Drivers should expect delays as Barrett Road, at St. Helens Lane, will be reduced to one lane from Monday, December 21^st to Wednesday, December 23^rd, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Traffic will alternate using one lane as directed by flaggers. This traffic impact is associated with a private project.

See map of traffic impact area.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

Seamount Drive Closed between Water Garden Street & Vista Drive: Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 10AM to Friday, December 4, 2020 at 5PM

Drivers should expect to utilize alternative routes as Seamount Drive will be closed to through traffic between Water Garden Street & Vista Drive from Thursday, December 3, 2020 @ 10:00AM to Friday, December 4, 2020 @ 5PM. During the closure, traffic will be detoured onto Gardiner Drive/Water Garden Street. Detour signs will be in place to route traffic around these closures. This work is in association with the Complete Streets Project. Roads will reopen once work is completed.

Please see attached image for closure areas.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

Traffic Impacts on Third Avenue and First Avenue: Friday, December 4, 2020, 7AM to 5PM

Third Avenue, between Alder Street and Maple Street

First Avenue, between Main Street and Cherry Street

Drivers should expect to utilize alternative routes as Third Avenue, between Alder Street and Maple Street, and First Avenue, between Main Street and Cherry Street will be closed to traffic on Friday, December 4, 2020 between the hours of 7:00AM and 5:00PM. Detour signs will be in place to route traffic around these closures. This work is in association with the Complete Streets Project. Roads will reopen once work is completed.

Please see attached for closure areas.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

Ferndale Public Works has closed W. Smith Road west of I-5 due to seasonal flooding. Detours are in place, please utilize alternative routes.

On Tuesday, November 3rd from 8am-3pm, traffic will be impacted to accommodate boring for soil samples in the west-bound turn lane of Main Street adjacent to the bridge.

Traffic controls will be in place and flaggers will facilitate traffic through the area. Drivers are encouraged to utilize alternative routes if possible.

For more information, please contact Ferndale Public Works at (360) 384-4006.

With so many Ferndale voters turning in their ballots at the ballot drop box adjacent to city hall, the City has installed traffic directional devices to help make sure everyone completes the journey safely. We are calling this the Ballot Express.

Voters are encouraged to enter the parking lot adjacent to the library and then take an immediate left, proceed to the ballot box, drop their ballots and then exit onto Fourth Avenue. This flow of traffic will ensure everyone can move safely and efficiently through the parking lot.

For questions about ballots and elections, please contact the Whatcom County Auditor at 360-778-5100.

Public Works Capital Projects Manager Katy Radder gives an update on the Thornton Overpass Project.

As part of the Nordic to Scout Water Main Extension project, a section of Hovander Road has been closed since Oct. 5th. The work necessitating the closure is complete and the road is now open to traffic.