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Maintenance: Keeping Our Roads and Bridges Safe
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KeepRoadsSafe.org site educates about road maintenance funding shortfall When it comes to Washington County roads, safety is the No. 1 priority. However road maintenance funding - primarily from gas taxes and fees - is not meeting the growing need for road, bridge and culvert repair and replacement. Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) is educating the public about the safety implications of the maintenance funding shortfall. LUT has launched a new website, KeepRoadsSafe.org, focused on the effect the maintenance funding shortfall is having on the safety of our roads. The site includes the video Maintenance: Keeping Our Roads and Bridges Safe which summarizes the issues. "We are committed to keeping the roads in Washington County safe for all travelers," said Andrew Singelakis, director of LUT. "We want to make sure that people understand the safety implications of delaying road and bridge maintenance." Visit KeepRoadsSafe.org to learn more and to share your thoughts and suggestions on road maintenance funding. TransportationFunding.org Countywide |
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| Public comment sought on Rural Tourism Study report The Rural Tourism Study report, compiled by independent consultants and Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT), is available for public comment through Sept. 30. Staff will report on comments received and seek direction from the Board of Commissioners in the fall. Currently there is no land use ordinance tied to the findings of this report. Public comment on the report will help to inform any future potential land use ordinance development related to rural tourism. Printed copies of the study are available at Washington County libraries and through each Citizen Participation Organization (CPO). A limited number of copies are available for a fee at Washington County Land Use & Transportation, 155 N. 1st Ave., Suite 350, Hillsboro. Website Countywide |
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Road News
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.
Construction to impact Purdin-Verboort roads, Hwy 47, Porter Road Bridge
The tentative schedules and traffic impacts are as follows:
- Through mid-August (roundabout; see detour map at right)
- Purdin at 47, eastbound - right turn only
- Verboort at 47, westbound - right turn only
- Highway 47 at Verboort/Purdin, northbound - through traffic or right turn
- Highway 47 at Verboort Purdin, southbound - through traffic or right turn.
- Aug. 1 through November (bridge)
- Porter Road Bridge - closed.
- Mid-August through late September (roundabout):
- Access to Purdin Road, west of Hwy 47 - closed. Detour information to follow.
- Full access to Hwy 47 at Verboort Road.
CPO 13; District 4
Timber Road to close three weeks for culvert replacement
 Timber Road will be closed between Strassel Road and OR 6/Wilson River Highway from July 25 through Aug. 14 to replace a culvert.
The
culvert collapsed Dec. 7 during heavy rains. Temporary repairs were completed Dec. 31.
The road will be closed to all travelers. Local traffic will have access up to, but not through, the work zone, which is south of Strassel Road, 2 miles north of OR 6/Wilson River Highway. For access north of the work zone, use Hwy 26. For access south of the work zone, use OR 6.
CPO 13; District 4
Portion of Walnut Street to close for about three weeks
A portion of Walnut Street, between 112th and 114th avenues, will be closed from July 25-Aug. 15 for replacement of a culvert as part of the
Walnut Street Widening Project.
All travelers should use alternate routes. The
designated detour includes 121st Avenue, North Dakota Street, 115th Avenue, Tigard Street and Tiedeman Avenue.
The Walnut Street Improvement project will widen Walnut Street between 116th and Tiedeman avenues to include a center turn lane, bike lanes and sidewalks, drainage enhancements and a traffic signal at the north intersection of Walnut Street and 135th Avenue. In addition, the city of Tigard is extending the water line between 114th Terrace and Tiedeman Avenue.
The $6.9 million project is funded by MSTIP 3d. It is expected to be completed in spring 2017.
Project website
CPO 4B; District 3
Construction on Fischer Road to begin Aug. 1
Construction on Fischer Road, between SW 131st Avenue and Highway 99W, is expected to begin in Aug. 1.
Between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., travel lanes will be restricted with flaggers directing traffic. Delays are expected.
All vehicle and equipment
parking will be prohibited on Fischer Road starting Friday (July 15). Violators may be issued tickets and/or have their vehicle/equipment tagged and removed. Law enforcement will monitor Fischer Road for compliance.
CPO 4K; District 3
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Visit www.wc-roads.com for the latest road information, including capital road construction, upcoming road maintenance work and weekend events that may impact traffic in Washington County.
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E-subscriptions available
Visit Washington County's e-subscriptions page to view available e-subscriptions on a variety of topics of interest to county residents. You'll receive periodic emails based on the topics to which you subscribe.
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| Neighborhood Meetings for Proposed Developments: NOTE: These meetings are for proposed developments in the unincorporated portions of the County (outside cities) only. For information on development within a city, please contact the city. This information is provided as a courtesy only. Developers are required to hold Neighborhood Meetings prior to submitting certain land use applications to Washington County. A developer may also choose to hold such a meeting voluntarily if it is not required by county code. These meetings are intended to serve as a forum for the developer, affected CPOs (Citizen Participation Organizations), and property owners within the required notification buffer (500 feet in urban areas; 1,000 feet in rural areas) to discuss the proposal prior to the developer submitting an application to the county. County staff do not schedule these meetings and do not attend them. For more information, see the Mandatory Neighborhood Meeting & Mailings Requirements. |
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TONIGHT - Proposed commercial building
CPO 6; District 1
July 18 - Proposed two-parcel partition
At 6 p.m. at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation (THPRD) Cedar Hills Recreation Center,
11640 SW Park Way, Room A. The property is 0.39 acre in the R-5 district (Residential, 4-5 units/acre), on the north side of SW Taylor Street, about 300 feet east of SW Morrison Street, and is known as taxlot
1S102BB07400. Contact Jeff Jorgenson at 503-307-1116.
CPO 1; District 2
July 19 - Proposed child care facility
At 7 p.m. at the Laidlaw Building,
15160 NW Laidlaw Road. The property is 2.54 acres in the R-15 district (Residential, 12-15 units/acre), on the north side of NW Central Drive and known as taxlot
#1N120CA06600. Contact Paul Franks Architecture at 425-803-0792.
CPO 7; District 2
July 20 - Proposed two-parcel partition
At 6 p.m. at Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Station 60,
8585 NW Johnson St. The property is 0.67 acre in the R-6 district (Residential, 5-6 units/acre), near NW 199th Avenue known as taxlot
#1N127CD00701. Contact Kenneth Sandblast, Westlake Consultants, Inc. at 503-684-0652.
CPO 1; District 2
July 20 - Proposed 94-lot subdivision
CPO 7; District 2
July 21 - Proposed PGE Rock Creek Substation
CPO 7; District 2
July 23 - Proposed four-lot subdivision
At 9 a.m. at Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Station 60,
8585 NW Johnson St. The property is 0.56 acre in the R-6 district (Residential, 5-6 units/acre) at
1350 NW 92nd Ave. Contact Jeff Danchok at 503-753-0959.
CPO 1; District 2
July 25 - Proposed 13-lot subdivision
At 6 p.m. at Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue North Operating Center,
20665 SW Blanton St. The property is 1.41 acres in the R-9 district (Residential, 7-9 units/acre) at
16710 SW Hart Road. Contact Mimi Doukas, AKS Engineering & Forestry, at 503-563-6151.
CPO 6; District 1
July 27 - Proposed 24-lot subdivision
CPO 6; District 1
July 28 - Proposed five-lot subdivision
At 4 p.m. at Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue North Operations Center,
20665 SW Blanton St. The property is 0.94 acre in the R-5 district (Residential, 4-5 units/acre) and is located at
1505 SW 192nd Ave. Contact Ron Hayes, Precision Homes and Remodeling, at 503-350-3942.
CPO 6; District 1
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Traffic impacts associated with the construction of the
