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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
Micro-surface paving postponed until further notice
All micro-surface paving has been postponed until further notice. Visit LUT's media release for the latest information. Micro-surface Paving Fact Sheet
Countywide
Construction on Cornelius Pass Road may cause delays
Cornelius Pass Road between Cornell Road and U.S. Hwy 26, is under construction. 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. The project is expected to be completed by late 2016. Project website Media Release
CPOs 7, 8, and 9; Districts 2 and 4
49th Avenue to re-open no later than August 17
August 17 is the projected date for the re-opening of 49th Avenue at Baseline Road. The road has been closed to all traffic due to grading work on Baseline. Travelers are being detoured to 53rd Avenue. The construction schedule is tentative; subject to change. Project website
CPOs 8 and 9; District 4
Helvetia Road expected to re-open August 17
Helvetia Road is closed to all traffic between Jacobson and Schaaf roads for replacement of a culvert at Waible Creek. Traffic is being 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 17 - one day later than originally scheduled (tentative; subject to change). Project website
CPO 8; District 4
Bates Road closed for all of August
Bates Road, between Patton Valley Road and Old Highway 47, will be closed for installation of a water line for the entire month of August. Traffic will be detoured via Old Highway 47. Hillsboro Water Closure Notification Letter
CPO 11; District 4
Menlo Road and 2nd Street closed at Farmington
Access to Menlo Road and 2nd Street is closed at Farmington Road through Sept. 4 for for replacement of a culvert at Erickson Creek, as part of the Farmington Road project. Farmington Road Project
Beaverton; District 1
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
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Paving work begins August 17
