Drivers are warned to expect delays.
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Slater Road had been closed since Friday evening.
"The saturated pasture land isn't able to absorb the flood water very fast,"
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.
Plans are to present design options to the community by this fall for the 2-year construction project.
Aid crews were observed tending to the occupants of one vehicle.
The gates will allow crews to more quickly and easily close and reopen roadway during flood events.