Deer Trail Construction Complete; Landscape Restoration Continues

The majority of construction on Deer Trl in Birch Bay is complete. Landscape restoration work is anticipated through October 2022. The resulting traffic impacts will be minimal.

Deer Trail Reconstruction Work to Begin August 15

Road reconstruction work is scheduled to begin the week of August 15 and wrap up in early October 2022. During construction, drivers can expect long delays with alternating single-lane closures during working hours and the use of automated traffic signals...

Reconstruction work anticipated to begin August 2022

Public Works is finalizing the permanent roadway repair work design and permitting process and anticipates reconstruction work to begin in August 2022. Drivers can expect alternating single-lane closures a few days in June when crews relocate some utility...

Deer Trail will return to two-lane traffic after completion of roadwork scheduled to start Oct. 20

Crews will soon begin construction of an additional temporary travel lane on Deer Trail that will allow two-way traffic on the roadway, which was damaged by a landslide in early 2021. This work will also eliminate the need for temporary stop signs on Deer...

Repair Update for Birch Bay's Deer Trail Road

Public Works is acquiring property access agreements to areas needed for Deer Trail landslide repairs. This legal process is necessary before construction can start. We still hope to do this work in fall 2021, once all legal agreements are in place.

Deer Trail Road Repairs in Permitting and Planning Phase

Whatcom County is submitting permits and developing construction plans for the roadway repairs to Deer Trail. Construction is expected in late summer/early fall of 2021. A geotechnical consulting engineer has been hired to provide support to the County in...

Postcard Going out to Deer Trail Neighbors

The postcard below is going out to property owners in the Deer Trail area in the next few days. Please encourage anyone who wants to follow this project to sign up for Notify Me to receive updates on Deer Trail work. 

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Deer Trail Shoulder Work Happening Soon

Whatcom County Public Works will make improvements to the shoulder of the single passable lane of Deer Trail that will clean up mud and add gravel to make driving in this area easier. Crews must locate any underground utilities before the work can start.