Drivers passing through downtown Ferndale on Saturday should plan for slower going. The City of Ferndale is restricting two key stretches of roadway to one-way travel between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, to support the Ferndale Downtown Association's Annual Community Clean-Up Day.
The affected roads are 4th Avenue south of Main Street and Alder Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues. Both segments will be limited to one-way traffic flow for the duration of the event. Drivers are advised to expect congestion and consider alternate routes through the downtown core during those hours.
The Annual Community Clean-Up Day is a tradition organized by the Ferndale Downtown Association to bring residents and business owners together for a neighborhood-wide cleanup effort. Participants typically tackle litter, weeds, and general grime along Ferndale's commercial corridors, helping refresh the downtown area heading into the summer season.
The traffic revision is a safety measure coordinated with the City's Public Works department to keep volunteers and pedestrians safe while they work along active roadways. One-way configurations allow cleanup crews to operate on one side of the street with a reduced risk of conflict with passing vehicles.
Residents who want to get involved in the cleanup can find details on the event, including any sign-up requirements, at the Ferndale Downtown Association's news and events page. The association coordinates volunteer roles, cleanup zones, and any supplies provided on the day.
For those who need to travel through that part of Ferndale on Saturday morning, the simplest option is to go before 7:00 a.m. or plan to be through by 1:00 p.m. when normal traffic patterns resume. The City of Ferndale's public works notifications page carries any updates if conditions change before the event.
Community clean-up events like this one have a measurable impact on the character of commercial districts. Ferndale's downtown has seen steady reinvestment in recent years, and the annual cleanup is one of the ways residents and the association maintain what is already there while drawing foot traffic to local businesses.
Anyone with questions about the traffic revision itself can contact the City of Ferndale Public Works department. For event participation details, the Ferndale Downtown Association is the right contact. Full event information, including timing and any changes to the schedule, can be found at ferndaledowntown.com/news-events.
