County Announces Final Paving on Cornelius-Schefflin Road; Expect Delays

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Road crews with Washington County’s Department of Land Use and Transportation will be applying the final layer of new pavement on Cornelius-Schefflin Road, between Council Creek and the roundabout, for two weeks, beginning Wednesday, April 21, 2010. There will be lane closures, but public access will be maintained. Expect delays between 9 am – 6 pm. Signs are posted. The work is weather-dependent.

Cornelius-Schefflin Road has been under construction since September 2009. A total of 1.1 miles between Verboort Road and Council Creek were improved and widened to match the lane configuration of the roundabout at Verboort and Cornelius-Schefflin roads.

This project was funded by county property taxes through the Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program (MSTIP). For additional information or inquiries please visit www.wc-roads.com or call (503) 846-7800.

Washington County is committed to building and maintaining the best transportation system, ensuring the safety of all roadway users, and operating the county roadway system in a cost-effective and environmentally responsible manner.

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