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Bellingham this week: PUD Pipeline Project Causes Road Closures

Monday, October 26, 2026

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Whatcom County PUD replaces deteriorating water pipeline with intermittent road closures and traffic restrictions.

The Whatcom Chief ferry was out of service from 10:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday for terminal facility inspections and maintenance.

Whatcom County Public Health closed its Girard Street office on Thursday, Oct. 22, for maintenance.

Whatcom County Emergency Management issued a daily weather briefing for Bellingham on October 16, 2026, reporting mostly sunny weather with rain expected overnight and earthquake preparedness tips.

A small craft advisory was issued for Sunday due to expected rain and changing weather conditions.

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Whatcom County PUD replaces deteriorating water pipeline with intermittent road closures and traffic restrictions.“Whatcom County PUD replaces deteriorating water pipeline with intermittent road closures and traffic restrictions.”
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Whatcom County PUD replaces deteriorating water pipeline with intermittent road closures and traffic restrictions.“Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County is replacing a deteriorating water transmission pipeline in western Whatcom County. The project will require intermittent closures and traffic restrictions.”
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The Whatcom Chief ferry was out of service from 10:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday for terminal facility inspections and maintenance.“The Whatcom Chief ferry will be out of service from 10:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, for terminal facility inspections and maintenance.”
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Whatcom County Public Health closed its Girard Street office on Thursday, Oct. 22, for maintenance.“Department’s Girard Street Office Closed Thursday, Oct. 22. Whatcom County Public Health will close its Girard Street office on Thursday, Oct. 22, for maintenance.”
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Whatcom County Emergency Management issued a daily weather briefing for Bellingham on October 16, 2026, reporting mostly sunny weather with rain expected overnight and earthquake preparedness tips.“Whatcom County Emergency Management issued a daily weather briefing for Bellingham on Friday, October 16, 2026.”
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A small craft advisory was issued for Sunday due to expected rain and changing weather conditions.“Whatcom County Emergency Management issued a small craft advisory for Sunday due to expected rain and changing weather conditions.”

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PUD Pipeline Project Causes Road Closures
Whatcom County PUD replaces deteriorating water pipeline with intermittent road closures and traffic restrictions.
Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County is replacing a deteriorating water transmission pipeline in western Whatcom County. The project will require intermittent closures and traffic restrictions.

Whatcom County is updating the Critical Areas Ordinance, according to a public alert issued on October 20, 2026.

Lummi Island Ferry Closed Oct. 21
Ferry service disrupted for maintenance at Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point terminals on Wednesday.
The Whatcom Chief ferry will be out of service from 10:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, for terminal facility inspections and maintenance.
The closure affects both Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point ferry terminals, with service planned to resume by 3:00 p.m. on the same day.

Girard Street Office Closed Oct. 22
Department’s Girard Street Office Closed Thursday, Oct. 22.
Whatcom County Public Health will close its Girard Street office on Thursday, Oct. 22, for maintenance.
The closure is listed as an upcoming health and community services office closure.

Whatcom County Issues Weather Briefing Oct 16
Whatcom County Emergency Management released a daily weather briefing for Bellingham on October 16, 2026, with forecasts and preparedness tips.
Whatcom County Emergency Management issued a daily weather briefing for Bellingham on Friday, October 16, 2026.

The briefing reported mostly sunny weather for the day with rain expected overnight, drying out by tomorrow. It also noted mostly sunny conditions for Sunday with cooler temperatures.

The briefing included earthquake preparedness tips as part of the information provided to residents.

Small craft advisory issued for Sunday
Whatcom County Emergency Management issued a small craft advisory for Sunday due to expected rain and changing weather conditions.
Whatcom County Emergency Management has issued a small craft advisory for Sunday.

The weather forecast predicts rain likely Saturday through Sunday morning, with conditions drying out afterward.