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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.

Though the National Weather Service is reporting some warmer temperatures, and though some of the ice is starting to melt, road conditions remain hazardous. Washington County and Oregon Department of Transportation continue to encourage travelers to stay home, if possible.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for freezing rain, sleet and snow through Sunday evening. Washington County is urging all travelers to stay home and off county-maintained roads during the storm this weekend.

A winter storm is impacting Washington County. Updated weather, travel and road conditions are available here.

A winter storm is impacting Washington County. Updated weather, travel and road conditions are available here.

A $97,500 grant to help Washington County identify barriers to affordable housing development and implement solutions was awarded by Metro Council on Dec. 1.

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The open house provides the public with the opportunity to learn more about the proposed design and the upcoming construction project. No formal presentation is planned; stop in any time during open house hours.

Construction on Fischer Road, between SW 131st Avenue and Highway 99W, will begin Dec. 5.

Eight URMD safety improvement projects recommended for FY 2017-18

Scotch Church Road will be closed at Jackson School Road from Nov. 21-Feb. 18, 2017, for the construction of a roundabout at Jackson School, Scotch Church and Meek roads.

Those who live, work and play in Washington County are asked to join the conversation about the future of transportation during the Washington County Transportation Futures Study Online Open House.

An open house about improvements planned for SW 198th Avenue will be 5-7 p.m. Nov. 17 at Edwards Aloha Community Center, 4375 SW Edwards Place.

Significant traffic delays on Cornelius Pass Road and U.S. 26 resulted from paving work associated with the Cornelius Pass Road widening project this morning (10/28).