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The County Travel Planner is an interactive map that shows things like current and planned construction projects, snow priority routes, WSDOT traffic cameras, all-weather roads, and more. 

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Please use this form for routine road maintenance service requests. You may also call us directly at (360) 778-6400. Please call 911 immediately if your request is an emergency or to report a down or missing STOP, STOP AHEAD, CURVE, or YIELD sign.

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  1. Neighbors Team Up with Whatcom County, State Agencies, to Clean Styrofoam Waste from Lake Samish

    Lake Samish residents spent a rainy week out on the water gathering litter – but not the traditional plastic bottles or aluminum cans. They were picking up Styrofoam. This kind of plastic is not only an eyesore but also an environmental problem. Read on...

  2. Temporary Slater Road Closure Due to Vehicle Accident

    Slater Road is closed for the next several hours between Pacific Hwy and Northwest due to a semi-truck accident. Follow the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office on Twitter (@WhatcomSheriff) for updates.

  3. Keep Safe. Watch Your Wake.

    Be safe when you're out on the lakes. Boating speed rules and no wake zones on Lake Whatcom and Lake Samish keep swimmers and boaters safe and protect the shoreline from erosion. Read on...

  4. Save the Dates: Whatcom Chief Dry Dock Outage Sept. 11-Oct. 4

    The Whatcom Chief’s 2021 dry dock outage will be Sept. 11-Oct. 4. Additional details about the 2021 dry dock, including any applicable COVID-19 protocols, will be published closer to the out-of-service dates. Read on...

  5. Birch Bay Berm Access Restricted on Wednesday, 6/2, for Plant Watering

    Sections of the Birch Bay berm pedestrian path will temporarily close from 8am - 6pm on Wednesday, June 2, while the contractor waters plants. This will also cause minor traffic impacts on Birch Bay Drive. Please avoid the area when workers are present.

  6. Ferry Tide-Related Weight Restrictions in June

    The Whatcom Chief can't carry trucks over 40,000 GVW during tides below zero. View June tide restricted dates and times at: https://bit.ly/2Tp5biv
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