Online open house for the 170th Avenue and Farmington Road Intersection Project begins Jan. 15

For Immediate Release: Friday, January 15, 2021

Comment on the 170th Avenue and Farmington Road Intersection Safety Improvement Project at an online open house through Jan. 31.

The 170th Avenue and Farmington Road intersection is being modified to improve pedestrian safety.

Improvements include:

• Pedestrian islands on two intersection corners
• Shorter crosswalks with push buttons
• ADA-compliant ramps
• Upgraded traffic signal reflectors and software

Cost of the project is estimated at $900,000, funded through the County's Road Capital Fund and the Oregon Department of Transportation's (ODOT) All Roads Transportation Safety (ARTS) program.

For more information, visit the open house or contact Capital Project Services at 503-846-7800 or [email protected].

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

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