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Eclipse could cause cosmic traffic jam
An estimated 1 million people are expected to hit Oregon roads to view the Aug. 21 eclipse.
ODOT and other transportation-related agencies are making preparations to handle the traffic volume. All motorists should anticipate significantly increased traffic on Monday, Aug. 21, once the eclipse is over and travelers are heading home.
ODOT does not plan to close any state highways. But as traffic volumes increase, ODOT may restrict some left turns to and from highways in order to keep traffic moving. Cities and counties may choose to do the same.
Motorists are being asked to:
- Help keep roads clear. Stay off the roads help make sure emergency service vehicles can get through. Take transit, ride bicycles or walk. Work from home, if possible.
- Travel with friends. Join friends and family for the trip to reduce the number of cars on the road. Carpool information
- Arrive early, stay put during the eclipse and leave late afterwards. This will reduce the number of vehicles on the road at the same time.
- Be prepared. Plan ahead for basic needs - food, water, gas for the car and bathroom breaks - in the event of prolonged traffic jams.
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Grand opening celebration planned for David Hill Road Extension and Roundabout
The event is hosted by Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) and the city of Forest Grove. A brief program including remarks from Washington County District 4 Commissioner Bob Terry, Forest Grove Mayor Peter Truax and LUT Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Shelley Oylear will kick off the event.
Following the program, attendees are invited to bike, hike, roll and stroll the new roadway in celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant bicycle-pedestrian facilities.
Bike Hike Roll Stroll is Washington County's new active transportation program. There will be healthy snacks, water bottles and bags of traffic-safety materials for children following the walk.
During the event, the newly constructed portion of David Hill Road, east of Brook Street to Hwy 47, will be closed to through traffic. To access the event from Hwy 47, head southwest on Sunset Drive, west on Bonnie Lane and north on Main Street. Flaggers will assist with parking.
See map
Media release
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TONIGHT - Springville Road Meet the Contractor event
The event, sponsored by Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT), provides the public with a chance to meet the contractor, Wildish Construction Co. Representatives from Wildish, along with County staff, will be available to answer questions about the construction schedule and staging. No formal presentation is planned.
Media release
CPO 7; District 2
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Highlights from wc-roads.com
Road closures
- 80th Avenue, between Elmwood and Hemlock streets, for culvert replacement, Aug. 2-23
- 175th Avenue, between SW Kemmer and SW Scholls Ferry roads, for development-related road improvements, through Aug. 3. Media release
- Laurel Road, between Highway 219 and McCormick Hill Road, for culvert replacement, through Aug. 11.
- U.S. 26 West ramp to OR 6, for paving, through 1 p.m. July 28.
Lane closures
- David Hill Road, between Brooke Street and Nehalem Highway (OR 47), for new road completion, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through July 31.
- Evergreen Parkway, at Cornelius Pass Road and Brookwood Parkway, signal shutdown for paving, 8 p.m.-5 a.m. through Aug. 9.
- Scholls Ferry Road, between Murray Road and railroad tracks, intermittent lane closures for overlay, 8 p.m.-5 a.m. through July 28.
- Scholls Ferry Road, between Old Scholls Ferry Road and Hall Boulevard, intermittent lane closures for overlay, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. through Aug. 3.
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NOTE: This information is provided here as a courtesy only. Neighborhood meetings are required before developers su
bmit certain land use applications to the County (for areas outside cities). These meetings provide a forum for the developer, affected CPO (Community Participation Organization) and nearby property owners to discuss the proposal informally. County staff do not schedule or attend these meetings.
Aug. 2 - Proposed church expansion
CPO 6; District 1
Aug. 10 - Proposed subdivision, single-family homes
CPO 1; District 2
Aug. 21 - Proposed building for servicing recreational vehicles
CPO 6; District 1
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