Public Works

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Monday, July 20, 2020 to Friday July 24, 2020, 7am to 7pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Monday, July 20, 2020 to Friday July 24, 2020, 7am to 7pm

Shannon Avenue, between Joseph Place and Kristi Place

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Shannon Avenue, between Joseph Place and Kristi Place, from Monday, July 20, 2020 to Friday, July 24, 2020, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. This work is to complete road improvements associated with a private development project. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

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

July 15, 2020

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Wednesday, July 15, 2020, 7am to 5pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Wednesday, July 15, 2020, 7am to 5pm

Rural Avenue, between Slater Road and Wynn Road

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Rural Avenue, between Slater Road and Wynn Road on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. This work is to complete road improvements associated with a private development project. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

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

July 14, 2020

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Wednesday, July 15, 2020, 7am to 5pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Wednesday, July 15, 2020, 7am to 5pm

Slater Road, between Rural Avenue and LaBounty Place

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Slater Road, between Rural Avenue and LaBounty Place, on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. This work is to complete road improvements associated with a private development project. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

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

July 14, 2020

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Monday, July 13, 2020 to Friday, July 17, 2020, 7am to 7pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Monday, July 13, 2020 to Friday, July 17, 2020, 7am to 7pm

Vista Drive, between Ferndale Terrace and Eastview Place

Drivers should expect delays as traffic will be shifted to utilize the middle lane and temporarily stopped when needed on Vista Drive, between Ferndale Terrace and Eastview Place, from Monday, July 13, 2020 to Friday, July 17, 2020,7:00am to 7:00pm. Flaggers will be on-site directing traffic. This work is to complete improvements associated with a private development project. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

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

July 10, 2020

Funding Available for Seamount Resident Rain Gardens

Why build a rain garden?
Rain gardens are highly engineered to provide environmental benefits, but don’t let that fool you.
They are also beautifully landscaped garden features that:
• Enhance the landscaping and appearance of homes and yards
• Provide habitat for beneficial insects and birds
• Filter oil and grease from driveways, pesticides, and fertilizers from lawns, and other pollutants before they reach groundwater or the storm drain and eventually streams, wetlands, lakes and marine waters
• Filter runoff from agricultural land to help prevent pollutants like manure from washing into our waterways
• Reduce flooding on neighboring property, overflows in sewers, and erosion in streams by absorbing runoff from hard surfaces
• Increase the amount of water that soaks into the ground to recharge local groundwater

Rain Garden Manual

How do I build a rain garden?
Qualified properties in Whatcom County are eligible to receive funding (cost share) from the Whatcom Conservation District to design and construct your rain garden. To learn more, please contact Whatcom Conservation District Rain Garden Coordinator Frank Corey, at fcorey@whatcomcd.org or by phone, 360 410-6864. 
*email contact is preferred

July 10, 2020

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 to Friday, June 26, 2020 7am to 7pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 to Friday, June 26, 2020 7am to 7pm

Rural Avenue, between Slater Road and Wynn Road

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Rural Avenue, between Slater Road and Wynn Road from Tuesday, June 23, 2020 to Friday, June 26, 2020 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. This work is to complete road improvements associated with a private development project. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

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

June 17, 2020

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Monday, June 22, 2020, 7am to 5pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Monday, June 22, 2020, 7am to 5pm

Intersection of Slater Road and Rural Avenue

Drivers should expect delays as the traffic signals located at the intersection of Slater Road and Rural Avenue will be temporarily disconnected on Monday, June 22, 2020, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours. This work is to complete road improvements associated with a private development project.

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

June 17, 2020

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Friday, June 26, 2020, 8:30am to 7:30pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Friday, June 26, 2020, 8:30am to 7:30pm

Intersection at Grandview Road and Portal Way

Drivers should expect delays as the traffic signals located at the intersection of Grandview Road (SR 548) and Portal Way will be flashing on Friday, June 26, 2020, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 7:30 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

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

June 16, 2020

Smith Road Closed Due to Flooding, Detour in Place

06/17/2020 UPDATE: The road has been repaired and reopened

W. Smith Road is closed due to water over the roadway, detour available through LaBounty Drive and Main Street. Please follow all traffic directions.

For questions, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

June 12, 2020

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 and Thursday, June 11, 2020, 7am to 5pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 and Thursday, June 11, 2020, 7am to 5pm

Intersection of Slater Road and Rural Avenue

Drivers should expect delays as the traffic signals located at the intersection of Slater Road and Rural Avenue will be temporarily disconnected on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, and Thursday, June 11, 2020 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours. This work is to complete road improvements associated with a private development project.

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

June 8, 2020