Land Use & Transportation News

The Washington County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday (May 1) proclaimed May National Building Safety Month in support of work performed by the Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT).

People registering vehicles in Washington County through the state Driver and Motor Vehicles Services (DMV) will be paying a new county fee for renewals and new registrations starting on July 1, 2018.

West Shore Drive, between Hankins and Sain Creek roads, will remain closed through June 9 for bridge repairs and landslide mitigation.

Effective Sunday, April 15, the seasonal “carry traction devices” requirement in Washington County snow zones will be lifted until next winter.

Spring has sprung, along with thriving vegetation and illegally placed road signs. Both signs and vegetation can block driver visibility and pedestrian access.

A 50-foot vehicle length limit has been authorized on 175th Avenue, between Alvord Lane and Outlook Lane. Trucks exceeding 50 feet in length must use an alternate route or apply for an oversize truck permit. Signs identifying the restriction have been installed.

Construction begins on the 175th Avenue/Kemmer Road roundabout project on Monday, April 16. Intermittent daytime lane closures on 175th Avenue and Kemmer Road will begin 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays April 23 and continue through August 31.

The public is invited to comment on options for the North Bethany Main Street area at an open house from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, at Springville K-8 School, 6655 NW Joss Ave.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high wind warning from 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday (April 7).

The spring Development Forum, hosted by Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation, will be 8:30-10 a.m. April 19 at the Washington County Walnut Street Center, 1400 Walnut St., Hillsboro.