News

Flooding caused by heavy rains is resulting in road closures and restrictions throughout Washington County. Those living in areas prone to flooding and landslides should be prepared to take action conditions worsen. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution.

County crews will make repairs on the butternut Creek bridge on 229th Avenue late in December. The road will be closed for up to three days for the daytime repairs, but will be open at night. Until the repairs are complete, the bridge is posted with a 25-ton weight limit.

A $95,000 grant to help reduce transportation-related injuries and fatalities has been awarded to Washington County’s Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). LUT will use the grant to create a Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP) that addresses safety for all motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. The plan will use County road crash data to help the project team focus on goals, objectives and tactics to make County roads safer.

Media Release announcing Dec. 10 2015 Open House for 198th Avenue Project

The National Weather Service is predicting significant rainfall starting tonight [Thursday, 11/12] through Saturday in Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon. Heavy rains reduce driver's visibility and can result in flooding.

Community leaders and staff will gather at the south side of Tualatin-Sherwood Road and SW 124th Avenue at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the upcoming roadway and pipeline projects.

Moderate to heavy rain will accompany area trick-or-treaters in northwest Oregon this Halloween weekend. The rain is expected to start Friday morning (Oct. 30) and continue through Sunday (Nov. 1).

Media release announcing Nov 3, 2015 Project Open House for Fischer Road (131st to Pacific Hwy) bike-ped gain share project

The Urban Road Maintenance District Advisory Committee recommended seven Safety Improvement projects for funding in 2016-17.

Washington County hosts Development Forum Oct. 29 2015 - Final Approval, Public Improvement Completion, Service for Lighting District, Electronic Building Plan submission and review, Clean Water Services NPDESP renewal

The public is invited to comment on the top twenty URMD Safety Improvement candidates being considered for funding in FY 2016-17. Comments received by October 16 will be reviewed by the selection committee.

County crews will replace two culverts just west of Tanner Creek Road. The road will be closed to all road users from Sept. 8 through October 12. The Hagg Lake Trail will be closed at the work site from Sept. 17 through October 12.

Crews from Washington County Land Use & Transportation (LUT) worked diligently to make sure the crossing was replaced as quickly and safely as possible to ensure motorists, bicyclists and others reached their destinations with minimal delay, said Andrew Singelakis, LUT director.

Media release announcing Brookwood Parkway construction begins this week (August 2015)

Media release announcing 2015 overlay paving starting August 17, 2015

Washington County seeks creative developers – including retailers, restaurateurs and others – are being asked to submit innovative, feasible proposals for a vacant, County-owned, .76-acre property in the Cedar Mill Town Center, at the southeast corner of Cornell Road and Murray Boulevard. Washington County has issued a “Request for Expressions of Interest” (RFEI) for the site and is requesting responses by Sept. 14.

Media release announcing 2015 Micro-Surface Paving Begins July 27, 2015

Media release announcing three week Helvetia Road closure begins July 27, 2015 - August 16, 2015

Media release announcing the Oleson Road Bridge at Fanno Creek completion celebration July 11, 2015

Media Release announcing Cornelius Pass Road (Cornell to U.S. 26) project construction begins July 13, 2015