Public Works

Intersection of Vista Drive and Thornton Street

In addition to the standing closure of Thornton Street between Vista Drive and Malloy Ave., drivers should expect further delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic at the intersection of Vista Drive and Thornton Street. Work begins Thursday, August 17th and is expected to last several weeks. The traffic revision is in effect weekdays from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic during working hours.

This work is for stormwater upgrades and road improvements and is part of the City of Ferndale’s Thornton: Vista to Malloy improvement project.

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

City of Ferndale will be painting traffic lanes in the Ferndale area Saturday, August 26th and Saturday, Sept 9th weather permitting. 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. Please follow directions and do not park in places identified for painting by the signage.

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.

• Watch for “wet paint” warning signs and warning trucks, and avoid following too closely.
• Avoid crossing or driving on freshly painted lines.
• Do not go around cones or weave in and out of your lane of travel.

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.

Ferndale Road – South of Star Park to the Public Utility District Facility

8/18/23 Update
Ferndale Road will be open Sunday, August 20 to Tuesday, August 22 and will close again for road work associated with the project on Wednesday, August 23.

Drivers should continue to utilize alternative routes as Ferndale Road will be closed to facilitate the reconstruction of the flood damaged areas of the Ferndale levee. A delayed shipment of supplies has arrived, and work will resume on Wednesday, August 16th. The road will be closed from just south of Star Park to the entrance to the Public Utility District facility. The closure is in effect Wednesday, August 16th to Saturday, August 26th, from 6am to 6pm.

This work is essential to protecting our community from future floods. For more information, call Ferndale Public Works at 360-384-4006.

LaBounty Drive, between Smith Road and Slater Road

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic near 5127 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The traffic revision is on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023. The traffic revision is in effect 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.

LaBounty Road Closure

Drivers should plan to detour as LaBounty Drive will be CLOSED to through traffic near the work site at 5127 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The one-day closure is scheduled for Friday, July 28th, 2023. The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Through traffic will  be detoured via Pacific Highway. Local property access will be maintained throughout the closure. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

This work is associated with a private development project.

Intersection of Vista Drive and Thornton Street

In addition to the standing closure of Thornton Street between Vista Drive and Malloy Ave., drivers should expect further delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic at the intersection of Vista Drive and Thornton Street.

Tuesday, July 11th – The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic.

Wednesday, July 12th – The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight). Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic.

This work is part of the City of Ferndale’s Thornton: Vista to Malloy improvement project.

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

LaBounty Drive, between Smith Road and Slater Road

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic near 5127 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The traffic revision is in effect Tuesday, June 20th and Wednesday, June 21st 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 weather dependent and could be extended.

This work is associated with a private development project.

LaBounty Drive, between Smith Road and Slater Road

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic near 5127 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The traffic revision begins Monday, June 5th, 2023. The one-day traffic revision is in effect 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.