Roadwork and road closures - be safe in work zones:
There are road maintenance and construction projects happening throughout the county. Be sure to check www.wc-roads.com for the most current roadwork information. All paving work is weather-dependent and schedules may be adjusted due to changes in the weather or for other unforeseen circumstances.
2015 County Road Work Map
Check out our map depicting all of this year's planned county road work projects, including major maintenance activities and minor safety improvement projects at: www.wc-roads.com/uploadedfiles/2015-Construction-Map.pdf
Countywide
August railroad-crossing repairs to result in 72-hour closure on Tualatin-Sherwood Road
Repairs to the Portland and Western Railroad crossing on Tualatin-Sherwood Road, located between Gerda Lane and Oregon Street, will result in a 72-hour closure of the road starting at about 7 p.m. Friday, August 21 (tentative; subject to change). Further details will be forthcoming. Staff is developing a communication outreach plan to provide substantial advance notice of the planned closure and detour routes. Tualatin-Sherwood Railroad Crossing
CPO 5; District 3
Hwy 10 at Western Avenue safety improvements
ODOT recently kicked off their OR10/Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway at Western Avenue/SW 103rd Avenue safety project. Expect nighttime lane restrictions on OR10 and Western from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays. Learn more by visiting the project website.
Beaverton; District 2
Walker Road closed between Amberglen and 185th
Walker Road is closed in both directions through Friday, June 19, while work is performed at Bronson Creek between 191st Avenue and Greenbrier Apartments (189th Way). Traffic is detoured to Cornell Road. Access to existing driveways and side streets will be available at all times. The work is part of a waterline installation project requiring ongoing closures on Walker Road between Amberglen Parkway and 185th Avenue. Following the full closure, the eastbound lane only is scheduled be closed for two additional weeks. Closure dates are subject to change. Check www.wc-roads.com for the latest schedule.
CPO 7; District 2
Hocken Avenue closed between Dawson and Hall
The City of Beaverton has closed Hocken Avenue between Dawson Way and Hall Boulevard for up to 14 months for replacement of the bridge over Beaverton Creek. Alternate routes include Jenkins Road, north of Beaverton Creek and Dawson Way and Milikan Way south of Beaverton Creek. For more information visit: City of Beaverton Project Overview City of Beaverton Street Closure Notice
CPO 1; District 1
Baseline Road improvement project - speed limit reduced to 30 mph
This project will widen Baseline Road to five vehicle lanes with continuous bike lanes and sidewalks between Brookwood Parkway and 231st Avenue and between 201st Avenue and Willow Creek Drive. For the safety of the workers and travelers in the project zones, the speed limit has been temporarily reduced to 30 mph for the duration of the project. Anticipate lane closures and delays between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays. Project Website
CPOs 6, 7 and 9; Districts 1, 2 and 4
Hwy 99W at SW Gaarde/McDonald Street intersection improvement project
This ODOT-managed project includes adding turn lanes on Hwy 99W, an additional southbound lane on Hwy 99W and an additional lane on Gaarde and McDonald Streets. Work should be complete by the end of 2015. Expect periodic nighttime lane closures on Hwy 99W, McDonald and Gaarde Street and intermittent daytime lane closures on Gaarde and McDonald Streets between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and shoulder work between 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visit ODOT's project website for the latest information.
CPOs 4B and 4M; District 3
Scholls Ferry Road improvements between Hwy 217 and Cascade Avenue
ODOT's hired contractor is making various safety improvements now through fall 2015. Expect periodic nighttime lane closures. Visit ODOT's project website for the latest information.
CPO 4M, Beaverton and Tigard; Districts 1 and 3
Highway 8 (TV Highway) Improvement Project - Minter Bridge Road to 331st Avenue
Work is back underway after a winter hiatus. Expect periodic daytime single-lane closures on Oak Street, 10thAvenue and Baseline Street throughout the week. Estimated completion: Fall 2015. ODOT's project website
CPOs 9 and 12C; District 4
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