NEW!! BACKYARD COMPOSTING PROGRAM
Please go to our Backyard Composting Program Page for more information on how to obtain a new backyard composting bin. https://ci.ferndale.ca.us/documents/backyard-composting-rebate-program/
HIGHWAY 211 DELAYS SCHEDULED THRU JULY 17TH
ROUTE 211 DELAYS BETWEEN U.S. 101 AND FERNDALE: One-way traffic control will continue today, June 23rd and Wednesday June 24th from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a paving and surfacing project from Van Ness Avenue to Singley Road. Motorists should anticipate delays of up to 20 minutes. Additional one-way controlled traffic will resume Monday June 29th – Wednesday July 1st with a break for the holiday weekend and resume Monday July 6th – Friday July 10th. Additional intermittent closures for striping will take place thru July 17th. Please remember to drive slow in construction areas and allow for extra travel time during these time periods.
NIGHTTIME FERNBRIDGE DELAYS APRIL 30-MAY 1
Heads up, Ferndale folks and Fernbridge users. Travelers using Fernbridge along Route 211 in Humboldt County should plan for nighttime delays later this week. From 4 p.m. Thursday, April 30, to 6 a.m. Friday, May 1, expect 15-minute delays while crews install changeable message sign structures as part of the seismic gates project.
FERNDALE ACCESS PROJCT MEETING 3/26/2026
Caltrans District 1 will host a public scoping meeting for the proposed Ferndale Access Project on Thursday, March 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ferndale City Hall, 834 Main St. The meeting will give community members a chance to learn about early project concepts and provide input as environmental studies begin. The project is exploring long-term options to maintain reliable access to the City of Ferndale, including a structurally resilient bridge that meets modern design standards and helps reduce the risk of damage from future seismic events. Fernbridge, built in 1911, is a historic landmark spanning the Eel River and serves as a vital connection between Ferndale, U.S. 101, and communities across the North Coast. Caltrans staff will be available at the meeting to answer questions and discuss the environmental review process. Comments may also be submitted online, by email, or by mail through April 17. Learn more at tinyurl.com/ferndalenop.
CITY OF FERNDALE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – CITY CLERK
The City of Ferndale is now accepting application packets for the position of City Clerk. Application Packets can be downloaded under the Employment tab on the Ferndale City Website or click City Clerk Application Packet and be automatically taken to the packet. The City of Ferndale is an equal opportunity employer. Anyone interested in this position should complete the application packet by the first review period, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm. If position is not filled after the first review period, a second review period will be announced and additional application packets will be taken.