Motorists should plan for single-lane closures and minor delays as a result.
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Drivers are encouraged to use an alternate route around the work area to avoid the expected delays.
The driver reportedly left the scene in another vehicle, leaving their injured passenger behind.
New gate barriers installed on Marine Drive were used for the first time with this road closure.
Slater Road had been closed since Friday evening.
The next flood event is forecast to occur in a few days after another round of heavy local and mountain rains.
"Slater Road and Marine Drive will flood and [are] expected to be shut down Friday night, probably for 3-4 days."
The current Nooksack River level forecast at Ferndale warns of the river cresting within the official "Moderate Flood Stage" range.
The road had been closed since Tuesday afternoon due to river flooding.