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Maintenance & Operations
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Small Area Paving Project Delays - November 2024
Drivers should expect delays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Read on... -
Expect Delays on Northwest Drive Through October
Intermittent single-lane closures will occur between Larson Road and W. Smith Road. Read on... -
Beach Ave - Open to Single Lane Traffic
Beach Avenue on Lummi Island is open to single-lane traffic at Cedar Avenue. Read on...
Roadway Maintenance
Whatcom County Maintenance and Operations maintains approximately 940 miles of the county road system by preventing, reducing, or restoring deterioration of the roadway infrastructure through road surface and roadway structure management. Work items include:
- Surface Patching
- Depth Patching
- Chip Seal
- Asphalt Prelevel
- Crack Sealing
- Snow and Ice Removal
- Garbage Pick-Up
- Dust Control
- Blading Gravel Roads
- Cleaning and Sweeping Roadways
- Shoulder Work
- Various Pavement Maintenance Techniques
Chip Seal Program
Chip Seal (also called seal coating, or Bituminous Surface Treatment) is the application of a special protective wearing surface to an existing pavement.
- Chip Seal acts as a key to many M&O maintenance activities.
- Visit our Chip Seal webpage.
Fog Seal Program
Fog Sealing is a road treatment that is applied following Chip Seal treatment that protects the roadway from wear and extends the life of roads throughout Whatcom County.
Roadway Striping - Frequently Asked Questions
Every year Whatcom County re-stripes over 1,300 lane miles of county roadway. This fresh coat of reflective paint enables drivers to more clearly see their lane of travel during dark or rainy conditions.
- View/print Frequently Asked Questions on roadway striping.
- Watch a video on the paint striping process and procedures.
Shoulder Maintenance & Rehabilitation
- An intricate part of road maintenance coordinating with other projects.
- Provides shoulder stability and a smooth transition from the road surface.
Environmental Protection
Whatcom County uses Best Management Practices to protect habitat, waterways, and drinking water sources.
- Sweeping and cleaning the roadway improves traction for vehicles and for bicycle passage on paved shoulder areas as well as eliminating material migrating to sensitive areas.
- Tons of snow and ice are removed from county roads during winter storm events.
- A chemical anti-icing program has been initiated to lower the use of salt/sand mix, especially in watersheds.
- Maintenance activities and budgets are continually reviewed with attention to the changing regulatory environment.
- The ESA and the Clean Water Act are factors in long-range planning goals.
Contact Us
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MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Phone: 360-778-6400Ask a Question or Report a Problem
901 W. Smith Road
Bellingham, WA 98226Garrett Reynolds, Superintendent
Gina Miller, Assistant Superintendent
Michael Koenen, Assistant Superintendent