News

A Meet the Contractor open house for the 158th Avenue Project will be from 5-7 p.m. March 14 at Kelso Covenant Church, 15900 SW Regatta Lane.

An additional 28 miles of paving were added to the Washington County FY 2016-17 Road Maintenance Program during the Board of Commissioners Feb. 21 regular meeting.

Record rain fall continues to delay construction of a roundabout at Jackson School, Meek and Scotch Church roads, requiring postponement of the final pouring concrete and paving. The closure of Meek and Scotch Church roads has been extended through May 1.

Heavy rains hit drive time this morning, and the forecast is calling for more rain throughout the day. Travelers should use caution, allow extra time and obey all warning signs.

Beginning Monday (Feb. 27), 10th Avenue in Cornelius will be closed between Holladay and Adair streets for road widening safety improvements.

Long Range Planning draft work program available for public comment through March 14.

Sixteen employees from Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) have earned “Roads Scholar” status from the Oregon Technology Transfer Center.

The Washington County Aloha Tomorrow project team is asking the community to complete a short online survey to provide feedback on potential changes in the 185th and TV Highway commercial area and the Aloha portion of TV Highway.

Nine Washington County roads have been selected to receive federal funds for safety improvements to help reduce crashes.

The Washington County area is experiencing rain, snow and a mix of both, according to the National Weather Service.

Traffic on the Gales Creek Road bridge will be shifted from the north lane to the south lane Friday afternoon for demolition and construction of the north half of the bridge.

Nearly 50 roads in Washington County were partially restricted or closed Wednesday night due to flooding.

Meek and Scotch Church road closures extended through March 1.

A resolution and order establishing a policy for the design of bicycle facilities for County-funded capital road improvement projects was adopted by the Washington County Board of Commissioners at its Jan. 10 meeting.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm watch for an ice storm expected from about 4-8 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 17). Roads are expected to be extremely slippery; please avoid all unnecessary travel.

Flooding is possible Tuesday through Thursday (Jan. 17-19) throughout most of NW Oregon, including Washington County, according to a flood watch issued by the National Weather Service.

The forecasted heavy rain may threaten the structural integrity of some roofs, particularly if those roofs are covered still covered by ice and snow. Home and building owners should make sure to take precautions if attempting to remove snow.

5 a.m. Jan. 13: Only one Washington County road - Cornelius Pass Road, south of Kaiser Road through Highway 30, remains closed for the morning commute. However, though road conditions are improving, travelers should expect icy patches and are reminded to drive with caution.

Washington County road crews are continuing to sand icy roads and address areas impacted by fallen trees and branches. For a current list of County roads impacted by trees or power lines, visit wc-roads.com.

Washington County has all its plows and sanders out. Crews are doing their best to keep roads clear, but road conditions remain hazardous and it is not safe to travel.