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

Construction on Cornelius Pass Road may cause delays 

Travelers on Cornelius Pass Road between Cornell Road and U.S. Hwy 26 should expect delays beginning Monday, July 13. Travelers are encouraged to use Brookwood Parkway or 185th Avenue. Cornelius Pass is being widened to include three lanes in each direction, a center median and dedicated turn lanes at several intersections, including Hwy 26. Other improvements include sidewalks on both sides of the roadway, a buffered bike lane on the west side, a separated two-way bike path on the east side, intersection upgrades and additional street lighting (south to Aloclek Drive). The project is expected to be completed by late 2016.    Project website  Media Release

CPOs 7, 8, and 9; Districts 2 and 4

Helvetia Road construction begins July 27

Helvetia Road will be closed to all traffic between Jacobson and Schaaf roads for three weeks beginning Tuesday, July 27, for replacement of a culvert at Waible Creek. Traffic will be detoured on Jacobson Road to Cornelius Pass and West Union roads. The work is part of the Groveland Drive Realignment Project. The road is expected to re-open on August 16 (tentative; subject to change).   Project website

CPO 8; District 4

49th Avenue at Baseline Road closed through July 31 

Until July 31, 49th Avenue at Baseline Road will be closed to all traffic due to grading work on Baseline. Travelers will be detoured to 53rd Avenue. The construction schedule is tentative; subject to change.   Project website

CPO 8 and 9; District 4

Menlo Road and 2nd Street closed at Farmington

Access to Menlo Road and 2nd Street is closed at Farmington Road for about two months for replacement of a culvert at Erickson Creek, as part of the Farmington Road project.   Farmington Road Project  

Beaverton; District 1

Eastbound Walker Road closed between Amberglen and 185th 

The eastbound lane of Walker Road between Amberglen and 185th will be closed through Sunday, July 19.  Eastbound traffic is detoured to Cornell Road.  Access to existing driveways and side streets will be available at all times.  Closure dates are subject to change. Check www.wc-roads.com for the latest schedule.

CPO 7; District 2

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  Media Release 

CPO 5; District 3  

Baseline Road 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. For the safety of the workers and travelers in the project zones, the speed limit has been temporarily reduced to 30 mph. 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