West Shore Drive weight limited at Hankins slide
West Shore Drive has been weight limited to 10 tons at the Hankins slide due to further settlement of the road.
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Board adds 28 miles of paving to FY 2016-17 Road Maintenance Program
An additional 28 miles of paving were added to the Washington County FY 2016-17 Road Maintenance Program during the Board of Commissioners Feb. 21 regular meeting.
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16 LUT employees earn ‘Roads Scholar’ status from Oregon Technology Transfer Center
Sixteen employees from Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) have earned “Roads Scholar” status from the Oregon Technology Transfer Center.
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Winter weather event brings heavy moisture
The Washington County area is experiencing rain, snow and a mix of both, according to the National Weather Service.
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Flooding on Washington County roads continues
Nearly 50 roads in Washington County were partially restricted or closed Wednesday night due to flooding.
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Updated forecast calls for morning ice storm
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm watch for an ice storm expected from about 4-8 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 17). Roads are expected to be extremely slippery; please avoid all unnecessary travel.
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Flooding possible: Monitor forecasts, be prepared, travel with caution
Flooding is possible Tuesday through Thursday (Jan. 17-19) throughout most of NW Oregon, including Washington County, according to a flood watch issued by the National Weather Service.
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Only one Washington County road remains closed
5 a.m. Jan. 13: Only one Washington County road - Cornelius Pass Road, south of Kaiser Road through Highway 30, remains closed for the morning commute. However, though road conditions are improving, travelers should expect icy patches and are reminded to drive with caution.
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Storm clean up underway, continue to use caution
Washington County road crews are continuing to sand icy roads and address areas impacted by fallen trees and branches. For a current list of County roads impacted by trees or power lines, visit wc-roads.com.
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Winter storm warning; use caution
Washington County has all its plows and sanders out. Crews are doing their best to keep roads clear, but road conditions remain hazardous and it is not safe to travel.
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