Land Use & Transportation News

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

Eight URMD safety improvement projects recommended for FY 2017-18

An interactive map displaying current emergency road closures and restrictions is now posted on the Washington County Roads webpage, wc-roads.com. This map will remain active while the storm is impacting County roadways.

High winds and heavy rains forecasts for the next several days could create hazardous road conditions. Travelers are advised to take precautions.

Roads will remain open during repair of the railroad crossing, but traffic on Tualatin-Sherwood Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Expect delays or use alternate routes during this overnight work.

Traffic across the 227th Avenue Bridge over Rock Creek, north of Quatama Road, is now restricted to one lane and a 13-ton weight limit is in effect.

The public is invited to comment on the top URMD Safety Improvement candidates being considered for funding in 2017-18. Comments submitted by Nov. 11 will be reviewed by the selection committee

New weight limits on two County bridges are now in effect. The restrictions will remain in place until the bridges are repaired or replaced.

Several rural roads will be chip sealed this summer to preserve the road surface and extend the life of the road. This work will cause short-term inconvenience, but the result is a long-term benefit.

Timber Road between Strassel Road and OR 6/Wilson River Highway will reopen early following replacement of a culvert.