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Bellingham: Burn Ban, Ferry Dry Dock, Road Closures

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Whatcom County has implemented a stage 2 burn ban effective immediately, prohibiting all outdoor burning until further notice. The Whatcom Chief ferry will depart for dry dock on September 12 and return to regular service on October 4. Road closures on Hannegan Road will occur August 5–6 with flagger-controlled single-lane traffic, and Mosquito Lake Road will close intermittently August 11–13.

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    Whatcom County has implemented a stage 2 burn banβ€œA county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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    The stage 2 burn ban is effective immediatelyβ€œA county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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    The stage 2 burn ban prohibits all outdoor burningβ€œA county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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    The stage 2 burn ban will last until further noticeβ€œA county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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    The Whatcom Chief ferry will depart for dry dock on September 12β€œThe Whatcom Chief will depart for dry dock on Saturday, September 12, 2026.”
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    The Whatcom Chief ferry will return to regular service on October 4β€œWe anticipate the ferry will return to its regular schedule on Sunday, October 4, 2026.”
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    Road closures on Hannegan Road will occur August 5–6β€œExpect Delays on Hannegan Road August 5–6 β€” Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:49:36 -0800 Please plan for flagger-controlled single-lane closures between Ten Mile Road and E Pole Road from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.”
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    Hannegan Road closures will have flagger-controlled single-lane trafficβ€œPlease plan for flagger-controlled single-lane closures between Ten Mile Road and E Pole Road from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.”
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    Mosquito Lake Road will close intermittently August 11–13β€œMosquito Lake Road Intermittent Closures August 11–13 β€” Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:26:18 -0800 Signs will be posted by July 31 at each end of Mosquito Lake Road to advise drivers of the closure. Please use alternate routes to avoid delays.”

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