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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.

West Shore Drive, between Hankins and Sain Creek roads, will close April 10 for bridge repairs.

As winter hangs on, Washington County is extending the “carry chains or traction tires” requirement in snow zone areas through April 15.

An open house for pedestrian improvements to Bull Mountain Road between Nemarnik Drive and Grandview Lane will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at Mountainside High School, 12500 SW 175th Avenue.

The public is being asked to review and comment on the Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) Draft 2018-19 Road Maintenance Program.

The Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation’s 2018-19 Long Range Planning Annual Work Program was adopted by the Board of Commissioners at its March 6 meeting.

The traffic pattern is changing on both 185th Avenue and Springville Road effective today, due to ongoing construction.

Traction devices are no longer required in Washington County snow zones.

Traction devices are required in all three Washington County snow zones. Locations are as follows:<br />• 175th Avenue, between Scholls Ferry and Rigert roads.<br />• Barnes Road, 118th Avenue east to the County line, adjacent to a city of Portland snow zone<br />• Cornell Road, Cedar Hills Boulevard east to the County line<br />

Traction devices are no longer required in Washington County snow zones on 175th Avenue, Barnes Road and Cornell Road.

Traction devices are required in all three Washington County snow zones. Locations are as follows: • 175th Avenue, between Scholls Ferry and Rigert roads. • Barnes Road, 118th Avenue east to the County line, adjacent to a city of Portland snow zone • Cornell Road, Cedar Hills Boulevard east to the County line

The public is invited to comment on additional improvements to Springville Road at an open house 5-7 p.m. Feb. 28 at Portland Community College Rock Creek Campus Event Center, Building 9, 17705 NW Springville Road.

The public is invited to comment on alternatives for the North Bethany Main Street area at an open house from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26., at Springville K-8 School, 6655 NW Joss Ave.

Fern Hill Road has reopened to all traffic. The road was closed from Taylor Way to Geiger Road, using Washington County's new manual-locking flood gates, over the weekend due to flooding.

Fern Hill Road is closed to all traffic from Taylor Way to Geiger Road due to flooding. Motorists should avoid the area or use alternate routes.