News

Comments welcome on the Proposed Road Design and Construction Standards Updates

Washington County’s Department of Land Use and Transportation is holding an Open House to discuss proposed improvements to NW Bethany Boulevard, between NW Bronson Drive and West Union Road.

Comments welcome on the draft 2010 road maintenance work program.

Washington County received a paving award from the Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon. The Bald Peak Road project included a test of environmentally friendly warm mix asphalt.

Cornelius-Schefflin Road will reopen following a seven-month closure to replace the bridge over Council Creek.

Washington County, Land Use & Transportation invite you to a neighborhood Open House regarding the upcoming improvements for Cornelius Pass road.

Weight limits set on Oleson Road at Fanno Creek

Citizens throughout Washington County and the Portland metropolitan area will have another chance to review and comment on proposed urban and rural reserves at a series of six open houses scheduled in January.

Heavy rain may cause local flooding. Residents asked to keep storm drains clear.

Yesterday's now storm is still causing slick and slushy roads this morning. If you must drive, here are some tips.

River Road Bridge Grand Opening on October 20 media release.

Land Use and Transportation announces that as of October 4 the Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) at the intersection of SW Murray Boulevard and Scholls Ferry Road in Beaverton will be removed and replaced with a traditional left turn arrow.

Press release for signal removal on 173rd and baseline.

Chair Tom Brian of the Washington County Board of Commissioners invites interested parties to come to a public hearing August 20 from 4 to 8 pm in Hillsboro at the new Civic Center.

Access onto and out of Barrows Road at Scholls Ferry Road will be right-in/right-out when bridge repair is complete and Barrows Road reopens.

The Washington County Reserves Coordinating Committee (WCRCC) is hosting a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Hillsboro Civic Center, 150 E. Main Street in Hillsboro.

Night time road striping starts August 5. Motorists cautioned to not drive on stripes while paint is wet.

Night time paving on Cornell Road in Cedar Mill August 6 and 9.

Washington County’s Department of Land Use and Transportation will be grinding up existing asphalt to prepare for fresh pavement on Murray Boulevard and Cornell Road in Cedar Mill beginning Wednesday July 22nd through Saturday August 1, 2009. This work may cause up to 20 minute delays. The public is encouraged to use alternate routes. Message boards will be up and flaggers will be on site helping direct traffic.

Motorists and farm machinery can share the road safely.