Each year, the City of Ferndale faces the challenges of a rising river. Here’s a video exploration of what that means and what you can do to keep your community safe when the river rises.
Living by the Nooksack from City of Ferndale on Vimeo.
City crews will be smoke testing the sanitary sewer system on Portal Way and working south through the adjacent side streets from Weds. Oct. 17th through Fri. Oct. 19th from 7:30am-3:00pm.
More information on this method of detecting leaks and conducting maintenance can be found by clicking here.
Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday October 16, 2018 from 7:00am to 5:00pm.
Vista Drive, between Seamount Drive and Gardiner Drive
Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes as southbound traffic on Vista Drive will be shifted east into the turn lane on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm. Traffic may also be stopped temporarily in work zone. Flaggers will be on site to assist traffic. This road closure is to complete utility work associated with a private development project. Vista Drive will remain open during nonworking hours.
See attached for the Traffic Control Plan.
If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.
Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 7:00am to 5:00pm
Shannon Avenue between Ferndale Terrace and Heather Drive
Drivers should expect potential delays and consider alternate routes as Shannon Avenue between Ferndale Terrace and Heather Drive will be closed to thru traffic on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 7:00am to 5:00pm. Traffic will be detoured via Ferndale Terrace, Vista Drive, Gardiner Drive, Augustine Drive, and Artist Drive. Local traffic will be permitted in/out of work zone. The work is for the City to repair a portion of Shannon Avenue.
If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.
Vista Drive, between Seamount Drive and Gardiner Drive
Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes as southbound traffic on Vista Drive will be shifted east into the turn lane on Monday, October 15, 2018 between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm. Traffic may also be stopped temporarily in work zone. Flaggers will be on site to assist traffic. This road closure is to complete utility work associated with a private development project. Vista Drive will remain open during nonworking hours.
If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.
Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 to Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 7:00am to 7:00pm
Vista Drive, between Seamount Drive and Gardiner Drive
Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes as southbound traffic on Vista Drive will be shifted east into the turn lane on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 and Thursday, October 11, 2018 between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm. Traffic may also be stopped temporarily in work zone at times. Flaggers will be on site to assist traffic. This road closure is to complete utility work associated with a private development project. Vista Drive will remain open during nonworking hours.
If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.
City crews will be doing work in the median on Second Avenue between Washington Street and Portal Way on Friday, October 5th between 7am and 3pm. This may cause occasional delays to maneuver equipment. Thank you for your patience.
For more information, please contact Ferndale Public Works department at (360) 384-4006.
Judge Terrance Lewis
Ferndale Municipal Court Judge, the Honorable Terrance Lewis is retiring this year after seventeen years of service to our community. The Ferndale Municipal Court handles everything from traffic infractions to custody cases. Before his work for Ferndale, Judge Lewis served for eight years as the Deputy Prosecutor for Whatcom County.
“Judge Lewis brought a fair and compassionate presence to our court. He served the highest values of justice tempered with the belief that people can change for the better,” said Mayor Jon Mutchler. “He set the standard for public service.”
A retirement celebration and open house in honor of Judge Lewis will be held at the Ferndale Police Department (2220 Main Street) on October 15th, 4:00-5:45pm. Refreshments provided.