At the intersection of Cornell and 17th Avenue we will install a traffic signal and crosswalks and will replace some sidewalk on the northeast corner.
At the intersection of Cornell and 21st Avenue, we will install a splitter island that will separate traffic entering and exiting 21st Avenue. We will also construct a center median on Cornell Road and a crosswalk.
Both project locations will include:
- New street lighting
- New signs and pavement markings
- Curb ramp replacements and sidewalk improvements
- Storm drainage upgrades
Cornell Road is a County road, while 17th and 21st avenues are City of Hillsboro roads.
This project was awarded over $2 million the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) All Roads Transportation Safety (ARTS) grant program. It was selected for construction in the 2024-2027 State-wide Improvement Program (STIP) funding cycle. Grants were awarded using traffic crash data to select projects that would improve safety at a high level relative to cost. The scope of this project is tied to the ARTS funding.
Construction start (expected): Winter 2026
Construction finish (expected): Summer 2027
Funding
Cost: $2.3 million (2024 estimate)
Funding sources:
- ODOT All Roads Transportation Safety Program
- County Road Fund (local match)