FERNDALE, Wash. — Seven Whatcom County roads in the Ferndale area will be under construction next week.

Whatcom County announced portions of Bay, Olson, Fox, Brown, North Star, Aldergrove, and Church roads are scheduled for asphalt pavement.

Crews will begin work on Monday, May 21, working from 7am to 6pm until Friday the 25th. Expect long delays on these roads.

The county urges drivers to take alternate routes when possible.