Starting April 2007, we will send e-mail updates containing pertinent information about all state highways in Whatcom County, stretching from Blaine to Bow Hill, and Bellingham Bay to Mount Baker. You will find these e-mails useful for planning travel and getting involved in highway projects.
We send e-mail updates at least once a month -- more often if we have important or time-sensitive news to tell you. We may send messages as frequently as once a week in the summer and fall, during construction season.
To join our e-mail update list, just visit our e-mail updates page and click subscribe. You'll receive an e-mail asking you to confirm your subscription. Just hit reply and send, and you'll receive another e-mail confirming that you are subscribed to our list.
Below, we will archive past e-mail updates in Adobe Acrobat portable document format (.pdf). You can download a free copy of Adobe Reader at the Adobe Web site.
Edition 35, May 9, 2008 (pdf 23 kb)
In this issue:
- I-5 to be open all weekend in Bellingham
- GSA work to affect border travelers
- What do you think of the new WSDOT homepage?
Edition 34, May 2, 2008 (pdf 26 kb)
In this issue:
- I-5 weekend lane closures delayed
- Fresh pavement on the Guide
- North Cascades Highway open
- Disaster exercise set for Thursday
Edition 33, April 25, 2008 (pdf 25 kb)
In this issue:
- I-5 lanes, ramps to be closed this weekend
- Changes to travel on the Guide
- Oversize load to travel through Bellingham this weekend
- Striping season: Watch out for fresh paint
- ‘Tis the season for road construction
Edition 32, April 18, 2008 (pdf 26kb)
In this issue:
- I-5 weekend work delayed – again
- Border wait times temporarily unavailable
- It’s still winter in the mountain passes
- Winter by the numbers
Edition 31, April 11, 2008 (pdf 23kb)
In this issue:
- SR 543 lanes to be closed for paving
- I-5 weekend work rescheduled
- Prepare for a shift on the Guide
Edition 30, April 4, 2008 (pdf 24kb)
In this issue:
- I-5 weekend lane closures planned for April 11
- Plan ahead for a squeeze on Guide Meridian near Horton Road
- Don't forget: Remove studded tires this weekend
- North Cascades Highway clearing has begun
Edition 29, March 27, 2008 (pdf 20kb)
In this issue:
- Hours, miles of delays possible on I-5
- Share your thoughts on work zone safety in WSDOT blog
- County highways will get safety upgrades
Edition 28, March 12, 2008 (pdf 29kb)
In this issue:
- Lots of construction projects planned for 2008
- Repair work will close I-5 through Bellingham on weekends
- WSDOT gets clean audit report
Edition 27, Feb. 29, 2008 (pdf 32 kb)
In this issue:
- Get a bird's-eye view of border crossings
- Guide Meridian gets busy
- WSDOT site profiles new strategies to fight congestion and improve safety
Edition 26, Jan. 25, 2008 (pdf 40 kb)
In this issue:
- Guide Meridian update: We’re making headway, but not without headaches
- Crews dig deep to clear Mount Baker Highway
- Program cuts more than 1 million commute trips
Edition 25, Dec. 6, 2007 (pdf 36 kb)
In this issue:
- State Route 20 closed for the season at North Cascades passes
- River threatening Mount Baker Highway east of Maple Falls
- Floodwaters receding, crews cleaning up and reopening roads
- Grand opening celebrates benefits of SR 543 border crossing
Edition 24, Nov. 30, 2007 (pdf 25 kb)
In this issue:
- North Cascades Highway closing tonight until further notice
Edition 23, Nov. 21, 2007 (pdf 42 kb)
In this issue:
- Know before you go Thanksgiving weekend
- Lanes opening at border truck crossing
- Help decide how you’re alerted about weather conditions
- Amtrak Cascades railcars back on track
- Gas tax update: 69 projects under construction statewide
Edition 22, Nov. 7, 2007 (pdf 35 kb)
In this issue:
- Condemnation helps state, property owners move forward on stalled negotiations
- Hot asphalt will smooth rough ride on Guide
- GSA postpones Peace Arch detour
- Mount Baker Highway closed for hazardous tree removal
- Rumble strips increase highway safety
Edition 21, Oct. 29, 2007 (pdf 28 kb)
In this issue:
- One lane closed in three places on Mount Baker Highway for bridge work today
- One lane of southbound I-5 closed this week at Birch Bay-Lynden Road
Edition 20, Oct. 19, 2007 (pdf 40 kb)
In this issue:
- Southbound I-5 lane closed for bridge repair at Birch Bay-Lynden Road
- Federal landlord starts Peace Arch project; Prepare for traffic delays
- Mount Baker Highway closed Tuesday night for Cadillac commercial shoot
- Windstorm a breeze, but crews were ready
- Vote on your favorite display for “the best time to travel during the holidays”
- Traffic task force offers winter driving tips
Edition 19, Oct. 5, 2007 (pdf 33 kb)
In this issue:
- Road to Artist Point closed under 2 feet of snow
- Boulders tumble onto Chuckanut Drive during heavy rain
- Governor invites you to town hall meeting
- Watch for runners Sunday during first ever Bellingham Bay Marathon
- An ounce of prevention saves a pound in future construction costs
Edition 18, Sept. 28, 2007 (pdf 35 kb)
In this issue:
- Mountain snow might mean end of Artist Point season
- Peace rally and march may slow traffic at border
- I-5 lanes closed again near Blaine for high-tech traffic counters
- Culvert upgrades keep fish moving
Edition 17, Sept. 7, 2007 (pdf 36 kb)
In this issue:
- Mount Baker Highway closed Sunday morning from Glacier to Artist Point
- Reminder: Mount Baker Highway closed east of Glacier Sept. 18
- I-5 lanes, ramps closed near Blaine for high-tech traffic counters
- Blaine Road opening delayed a week for guardrail, asphalt delivery
- Watch for motorcyclists, road cyclists during two weekend events
Edition 16, Aug. 31, 2007 (pdf 35 kb)
In this issue:
- Mount Baker Highway closed east of Glacier Sept. 18
- Plan ahead for Labor Day travel: I-90 traffic could hit record
- Blaine Road opening up to three weeks early; No second closure after 30 days
- Watch for cyclists and runners Saturday during Bellingham Traverse
Edition 15, Aug. 28, 2007 (pdf 27 kb)
In this issue:
- Schedule changed for I-5 repairs in Bellingham
Edition 14, Aug. 24, 2007 (pdf 28 kb)
In this issue:
Edition 13, Aug. 10, 2007 (pdf 36 kb)
In this issue:
- Time’s up: I-5 lanes close tonight in Seattle
- Guide Meridian work on hold during fair
- Traffic moving to new lanes at border truck crossing
- Ecology Youth Corps keeps highways clean
- Watch for cyclists during Omnium state championships
Edition 12, July 27, 2007 (pdf 34 kb)
In this issue:
- Road to Artist Point opens Saturday
- Watch for runners in Whatcom, Skagit and Island counties
Edition 11, July 24, 2007 (pdf 37 kb)
In this issue:
- High bid delays repairs to I-5 in Bellingham
- Blaine Road closed 43 days for culvert replacement
- Artist Point may open by Saturday
- Lane closed on Mount Baker Highway through fall
- Traveling through Seattle in August? Prepare for I-5 lane closures
Edition 10, July 9, 2007 (pdf 31 kb)
In this issue:
- Keep paint on the road, not on your car for next three weeks
- Highway lanes closed this week for paving in north county
Edition 9, June 28, 2007 (pdf 47 kb)
In this issue:
- Know before you go: Traffic backups expected on both ends of July 4 holiday
- Canada Day may affect border traffic Monday
- Stay safe in work zones
- Watch for cyclists Saturday in Bellingham area
- Watch for runners July 7 on Chuckanut Drive
- Ecology youth crews cleaning highways this summer
Edition 8, June, 22, 2007 (pdf 34 kb)
In this issue:
- Concrete paving starts at border truck crossing
- WSDOT gets smart about border traffic with Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Heading east? Watch for cyclists on North Cascades Highway
- I-5 rest areas closed at Custer, Bow next week
- Incident response crews help more drivers more often
Edition 7, June 8, 2007 (pdf 40 kb)
In this issue:
- Hands, not cars, crossing the border at Peace Arch on Sunday
- Work starts on three projects: Terrell Creek, Boulder Creek and Guide Meridian
- Truck crossing project has major breakthrough
Edition 6, May, 24, 2007 (pdf 28 kb)
In this issue:
- Mount Baker Highway closed for Ski to Sea on Sunday
Edition 5, May 18, 2007 (pdf 29 kb)
In this issue:
- I-5 lanes, ramps closed overnight in Bellingham for guardrail repair
- $3.7 million for bridge construction will help Boulder Creek go with the flow
Edition 4, May 11, 2007 (pdf 29 kb)
In this issue:
- Smoother road ahead: WSDOT patching holes on highway bridges next week
Edition 3, April 25, 2007 (pdf 18 kb)
In this issue:
- North Cascades Highway opens Thursday
Edition 2, April 24, 2007 (pdf 33 kb)
In this issue:
- Wide Guide: Legislature comes through with $3.6 million more to widen Guide Meridian
- Pole Road speed limit drops today near Hannegan
- Mount Baker Highway is sporting new stripes in Deming area
- Clean up on I-5: Volunteers Adopt-a-Highway
Edition 1, April 2, 2007 (pdf 35 kb)
In this issue:
- Welcome
- How will construction affect traffic on state highways in Whatcom County this summer?