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Public Works

Updated Road Striping Schedule

The City of Ferndale and the Whatcom County Public Works Department have rescheduled road striping for Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

Starting at 6:00AM on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, crews will be striping fog and centerline stripes on Ferndale roadways in the area generally southeast of downtown.  Those streets include, but are not limited to, Smith Road, Pacific Highway, LaBounty Drive, Slater Road and Hovander Road.

Crews will return at 6:00AM on Thursday, August 29, 2019, to paint Main Street and roadways north of Main Street.  It’s anticipated that the work on Main Street will occur between the hours of 6:00AM and 10:00AM, and parking will be prohibited on Main Street while the work is scheduled.  No parking signs will be placed on Main Street to warn drivers of the parking restrictions.

As always, work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled if affected by adverse conditions.  For more information, please feel free to contact Ferndale Public Works at (360) 384-4006.

August 26, 2019

Ferndale Paint Striping – August 23rd

Ferndale partners with the Whatcom County Public Works Department for paint striping.  Due to the unforeseen and sudden change in today’s weather, some of the work started this morning was adversely affected.  Crews suspended painting activities and have taken necessary steps to perform containment and cleanup actions where paint lines were not yet cured and were impacted by the rain.  Those streets include Main Street, Douglas Road, Hendrickson Avenue and Ferndale Road. 

If you notice paint on your vehicle, the City recommends washing it off as soon as possible.   The paint used is water based and any tracked paint can be cleaned off vehicles using a standard automotive soap and water. 

County crews were scheduled to restripe City streets today and tomorrow, but has been called off due to an unexpected rain event.  Striping work may continue tomorrow as planned, but is weather dependent.  Please feel free to contact Ferndale Public Works for additional information at (360) 384-4006.

August 23, 2019

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Friday, August 16, 2019, 7am to 7pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Friday, August 16, 2019, 7am to 7pm

LaBounty Drive, between Nordic Way and West Smith Road

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on LaBounty Drive, between Nordic Way and West Smith Road on Friday, August, 16, 2019 from 7:00am to 7:00pm. 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.

August 14, 2019

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Friday, August 2, 2019, 7am to 7pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Friday, August 2, 2019, 7am to 7pm

Fourth Avenue, between Main Street and Vista Drive

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Fourth Avenue, between Main Street and Vista Drive, on Friday, August 2, 2019 between 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.

August 1, 2019

Repairing and Strengthening the Levee

During a recent inspection of the Nooksack River levee that protects our town, Public Works staff identified locations that had been eroded by the river. In partnership with the federal and state permitting agencies and with traffic control support from Ferndale Public Works, the United States Army Corps of Engineers repaired and strengthened the eroded section of the levee structure.

The work, conducted in late June and early July, added almost 1,000 cubic yards of rock, stone and topsoil to the levee, restoring the barrier’s ability to repel the highest flood waters. This section of the levee protects the water and wastewater treatment facility that provides Ferndale’s drinking water, as well as the historic Pioneer Park, our downtown core and the Whatcom County Public Utilities District.

“The levee performs the vital function of protecting our community and it is our responsibility to maintain the levee structure,” said Public Works Supervisor Bo Westford.

July 25, 2019

REMINDER: Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Friday, July 19, 2019 until further notice, 7am – 7pm

REMINDER: Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Friday, July 19, 2019 until further notice, 7am – 7pm

Vista Drive between Eastview Place and Ferndale Terrace

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Vista Drive, between Eastview Place and Ferndale Terrace, on Friday July 19, 2019 until further notice, between the hours of 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 25, 2019

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Friday, July 19, 2019 until further notice, 7am – 7pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Friday, July 19, 2019 until further notice, 7am – 7pm

Vista Drive between Eastview Place and Ferndale Terrace

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Vista Drive, between Eastview Place and Ferndale Terrace, on Friday July 19, 2019 until further notice, between the hours of 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 19, 2019

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 and Thursday, July 11, 2019 7am to 7pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 and Thursday, July 11, 2019 7am to 7pm

Heather Drive, between Sunshine Drive and Diamond Lane

Drivers should expect potential delays and consider alternate routes as Heather Drive, between Sunshine Drive and Diamond Lane will be closed to thru traffic from Tuesday, July 9, 2019 to Thursday, July 11, 2019, 7am to 7pm.  Westbound traffic will be detoured via Shannon Avenue to Pine Drive to Sunshine Drive to Heather Drive. Eastbound traffic will be detoured via Sunshine Drive to Pine Drive to Shannon Avenue to Heather Drive. This road closure is to complete utility improvements associated with a private development project. Flaggers will be on site to assist traffic. Road will remain open during non-working hours.

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

July 9, 2019