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Road Closures this weekend in Whatcom County for Ski to Sea and Memorial Day Weekend

Bellingham, WALocal News

Whatcom County will see significant road closures this weekend due to Memorial Day events and the Ski to Sea race. SR 542 will be closed on Sunday from 7:15 a. m. to 11:30 a. m.

, impacting traffic between Maple Falls and the Mt. Baker Ski Area. Meanwhile, on Saturday, the Whatcom Memorial Day Parade will close Cornwall Avenue from 8 a. m. to 3 p.

m. , with the parade itself scheduled from noon to 2 p. m. On Sunday, the Fairhaven Festival will close 11th Street and parts of Mill Street, affecting local traffic. Public Works has issued a reminder for residents to pay attention to no-parking signs and plan their routes accordingly.

The Fairhaven Festival is known as Bellingham's largest street fair, featuring live music and 60 artisan vendors, according to organizer Hannah Hudson. With these events, local traffic will be heavily impacted, underscoring the importance of advanced planning for residents and visitors. For more details on weekend events, the Lifestyle Lookout offers additional information.

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