Public Works

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

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 and Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 7am-6pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 and Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 7am-6pm

Hovander Road, between Scout Place and City Limits

Drivers should expect delays as the west shoulder will be closed on Hovander Road, between Scout Place and City Limits on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 and Wednesday, July 10, 2019, between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm. Temporary single lane closures may also be in effect. This work is associated with the City’s Nordic to Scout Waterline Improvement Project.

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

July 8, 2019

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Thursday, June 27, 2019 to Saturday, June 29, 2019, 7am to 7pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Thursday, June 27, 2019 to Saturday, June 29, 2019, 7am to 7pm

Hovander Road, between Nielson Road and Scout Place

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Hovander Road, between Nielson Road and Scout Place from Thursday, June 27, 2019 to Saturday, June 29, 2019, 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.

June 27, 2019

Traffic Impacts on Ferndale Road June 19th – July 5th

Impacted Area

Repairs begin this Wednesday, June 19th on the Ferndale levee adjacent to Star Park and will contiune for approximately two weeks. During this time, traffic will be impacted on Ferndale Road, with delays and closures anticipated.

Access to Star Park from the north should remain unaffected.

Residents are advised to utilize alternative routes if possible during this time. For more information, please call Ferndale Public Works at (360) 384-4006.

June 25, 2019

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Friday, June 21, 2019 to Friday, June 28, 2019, 7am to 7pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Friday, June 21, 2019 to Friday, June 28, 2019, 7am to 7pm

Fourth Avenue, between Main Street and Vista Drive

Drivers should expect delays as traffic will be shifted to utilize the middle lane and temporarily stopped when needed on Fourth Avenue, between Main Street and Vista Drive, from Friday, June 21, 2019 to Friday, June 28, 2019, 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.

June 20, 2019

Explore Historic Pioneer Village Through New Online Story Map

Ferndale is home to the largest collection of slab cedar houses in the United States and now that collection can be explored from the home thanks to a new online tool. The City of Ferndale has built a story map that allows visitors to view pictures of the cabins and explore their original locations around Whatcom County. The story map interfaces with the City’s mapping system and can be found at www.cityofferndale.org/maps.

The slab cedar houses were some of the first buildings that pioneers constructed in the Pacific Northwest and have been meticulously maintained and restored by the Old Settlers Association and Ferndale Heritage Society over the last hundred years. Visitors can see them in person and take a guided tour Tuesday through Sunday from 11am-4pm at the Pioneer Village at 2000 Cherry St. in Ferndale.

June 19, 2019