News

May 20-26 was proclaimed National Public Works Week by the Washington County Board of Commissioners during the May 14 regular meeting.

Washington County Transportation Development Tax (TDT) rates will increase by 2.94 percent, effective July 1.

The public is invited to comment on the Elwert-Kruger intersection project 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 31 at Middleton Elementary School, 23505 SW Old Highway 99W.

The public is invited to comment on two Walker Road improvement projects 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 at Holy Trinity Church, Fireside Room, 13715 SW Walker Road.

Two construction-related closures are scheduled for 10th Avenue as part of the road-widening project.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday (May 1) proclaimed May National Building Safety Month in support of work performed by the Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT).

People registering vehicles in Washington County through the state Driver and Motor Vehicles Services (DMV) will be paying a new county fee for renewals and new registrations starting on July 1, 2018.

West Shore Drive, between Hankins and Sain Creek roads, will remain closed through June 9 for bridge repairs and landslide mitigation.

Effective Sunday, April 15, the seasonal “carry traction devices” requirement in Washington County snow zones will be lifted until next winter.

Spring has sprung, along with thriving vegetation and illegally placed road signs. Both signs and vegetation can block driver visibility and pedestrian access.

A 50-foot vehicle length limit has been authorized on 175th Avenue, between Alvord Lane and Outlook Lane. Trucks exceeding 50 feet in length must use an alternate route or apply for an oversize truck permit. Signs identifying the restriction have been installed.

Construction begins on the 175th Avenue/Kemmer Road roundabout project on Monday, April 16. Intermittent daytime lane closures on 175th Avenue and Kemmer Road will begin 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays April 23 and continue through August 31.

The public is invited to comment on options for the North Bethany Main Street area at an open house from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, at Springville K-8 School, 6655 NW Joss Ave.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high wind warning from 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday (April 7).

The spring Development Forum, hosted by Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation, will be 8:30-10 a.m. April 19 at the Washington County Walnut Street Center, 1400 Walnut St., Hillsboro.

West Shore Drive, between Hankins and Sain Creek roads, will close April 10 for bridge repairs.

As winter hangs on, Washington County is extending the “carry chains or traction tires” requirement in snow zone areas through April 15.

An open house for pedestrian improvements to Bull Mountain Road between Nemarnik Drive and Grandview Lane will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at Mountainside High School, 12500 SW 175th Avenue.

The public is being asked to review and comment on the Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) Draft 2018-19 Road Maintenance Program.

The Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation’s 2018-19 Long Range Planning Annual Work Program was adopted by the Board of Commissioners at its March 6 meeting.