Lake Whatcom Blvd. Reopens After Emergency Culvert Repair

After an emergency culvert repair on Lake Whatcom Blvd, south of Lake Louise, the roadway has reopened one day ahead of schedule. Lake Whatcom Blvd is now fully open for travel as of 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 21. The project was previously schedule...

Birch Bay Drive Construction Work to Begin August 28

Crews working on behalf of Whatcom County Public Works will begin construction work on Birch Bay Drive on Monday, August 28. Work will occur between 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and is anticipated for three weeks. (No work on Labor Day.) Repair...

Overnight Lane Striping Work Begins August 20

Whatcom County Public Works’ paint striping truck, ‘Dash,’ will conduct overnight lane striping work from 8 pm-6:30 am starting Sunday, August 20. Crews plan to stripe several high-traffic roads during the week.  

Pai...

Chip Seal Work Scheduled-Road List for Week of August 21

Whatcom County Public Works' annual chip seal program is winding down for the year. We have a few remaining days of work scheduled on the following roads for the week of August 21-24: 

• Chasteen Rd
• Goshen Rd
• E Hemmi Rd
• E Laurel Rd
• Medcalf Rd
• Sand Rd
• Ten ...

Birch Bay Drive Paving Project Delayed

The Birch Bay Drive Paving Rehabilitation Project, previously set to begin Monday, July 10, 2023, is now delayed. The project team was recently made aware of delays in critical project permitting required to begin work. As a result, the project’s contract...

Mount Baker Highway Closure Starts June 5

We're just under a week away from a summer-long closure of State Route 542/Mount Baker Highway between Britton Road and Noon Road. Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will build a new bridge for the&nbs...

Summer Construction Detours for WSDOT Fish Passage Projects

Travelers on the Guide Meridian and Mount Baker Highway may experience detours from two construction projects by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) this summer. These projects are the WSDOT SR-542 Squalicum Creek to Bellingham Bay &...

Aldrich Road- Abrupt Lane Edge-Motorcycles Use Caution

Aldrich Road 4900 Block- Abrupt Lane Edge. Motorcycles, please use caution.

Aldrich Road- Rough Road-Motorcycles Use Caution

4500 Block Aldrich Road is posted for Rough Road. Motorcycles should use caution.

Austin Street-Closed Between Cable & Morgan Streets

Austin Street will be closed between Cable Street and Morgan Street starting Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The closure is anticipated to last through September. Detour routes and signage will be in place to assist drivers.

This road closure is required in order ...

Bayon Rd off Marine Dr- Water Over Roadway

Bayon Rd off Marine Dr is posted for Water Over Roadway.

Beach Ave - Open to single lane traffic

Beach Ave on Lummi Island has reopened to single lane traffic at Cedar Ave.   

Belfern Dr. - Abrupt Lane Edge - Motorcycles Use Caution

Belfern Dr. is posted for abrupt lane edge; motorcycles should use caution.

Bellaire Dr.- Abrupt Lane Edge- Motorcycles Use Caution

Bellaire Drive is posted for abrupt lane edge; motorcycles use caution.

Central Road, East of Lunde Rd - Motorcycles Use Caution

There is a steel plate over the roadway on Central Road, East of Lunde Road. Motorcycles should use caution. 

Clipper Road, South of Strand Road - Motorcycles Use Caution

There is a steel plate over the roadway at 3167 Clipper Road, South of Strand Road. Motorcycles should use caution. 

Innis Creek Rd South of Doran Rd- Water Over Roadway

Innis Creek Rd South of Doran Rd is posted for water over roadway.

Marshall Hill Road - Closed

Marshall Hill Road is closed East of Cronk Rd due to a roadway collapse. 

Sunset Ave - Closed

Sunset Ave is closed between Graveline Rd and Pacific Hwy due to a roadway collapse. 

Sweet Rd - Posted for Rough Road

Sweet Rd at 3876 is posted for rough road, motorcycles use caution.