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Over-height detection system improved on Grahams Ferry Road

An improved over-height detection system is in place on Grahams Ferry Road.

The train overcrossing allows only 12.5 feet of clearance for vehicles on Grahams Ferry Road, between Clutter Road and Wheatland Drive. TriMet’s WES line runs on this section of rail.

LUT’s Traffic Engineering section partnered with TriMet to hire a consultant to develop and install the new over-height detection system.

The system has a laser to detect over-height vehicles, activating an electronic warning sign, flashing lights and a louder horn. Over-height vehicles that do not stop also pass under chains that drag on the vehicles’ roofs.

In the event of a bridge strike, the new system includes cameras that provide road condition information to staff for a faster response.

Over-height vehicles have gotten stuck under the crossing after ignoring the prior warning systems. This causes delays for travelers and suspension of WES service while the trucks are removed and the bridge is inspected. Grahams Ferry traffic volumes have increased in recent years and bridge strikes have become more common.

Learn more about the project

Open Houses

Attend an open house from 5-7 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Forest Grove City Auditorium, 1915 Main St., to talk with the Highway 47, Fern Hill Road and Maple Street Intersection Project design team.

The proposed improvement includes a traffic signal with technology to help reduce traffic crashes. The project is a collaboration between Washington County (Fern Hill Road), the city of Forest Grove (Maple Street) and the Oregon Department of Transportation (Highway 47).

Share feedback about the Huntington Avenue pedestrian improvement project and speak to the design team during an open house from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Beaverton Resource Center, 13565 SW Walker Road.

We plan to build new sidewalk on both sides of Huntington Avenue between Cedar Hills Boulevard and Glenhaven Street. The sidewalks will connect to Cedar Hills Park and William Walker Elementary School.

Register to participate in the next virtual workshop in the TV Highway Workshop Series. The next workshop is 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 11.

The workshop series is hosted by Unite Oregon in partnership with Metro. The third and final workshop in the series will be scheduled for June.

Stipends are available to the first 25 people to register. Language interpretation and technology support is available on request. Contact Carina Solis at 503-287-4117 or carina@uniteoregon.org.

Comment Opportunity

Take TriMet's survey on a proposed fare increase

TriMet is considering fare increases in 2024. This would be the first fare increase in more than 10 years. Visit Fare Increase Proposal to review all proposed increases and take the online survey to share your thoughts.

In-person and online open houses in several languages are also available. Visit Fare Increase Proposal for dates, times and locations.

WC-ROADS: Projects Starting

Visit wc-roads.com for more traffic impacts.

River Road/Minter Bridge Road intersection; traffic signal shutdown, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 31, for utility work.
Greenburg Road from Hall Boulevard to Lehmann Street; lane closure, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Jan. 31, for utility work.
185th Avenue/Holly Street intersection; traffic signal shutdown, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 1, for utility work.
Blaine Street at Cornelius Pass Road; road closure, Feb. 1, for waterline installation. Detour map

Neighborhood Meetings

Neighborhood meetings, required for many Washington County development applications, can be held online temporarily as per the new COVID-19 Virtual Neighborhood Meeting Supplement.

Jan. 30: Proposed 2-lot partition

At 6 p.m. held virtually (instructions available here). The site is 0.39 acre in the R-5 District (Residential, 4-5 units per acre) and is located at 8620 SW 80th Ave. Contact Ben Valentin, Birdsmouth Design-Build, at 323-459-2062 or ben@birdsmouthpdx.com.

District 1; CPO 3

Feb. 12: Proposed drive-thru coffee cart

At 10 a.m. held at the proposed location. The site is 1.85 acres in the RCOM District (Rural Commercial District) and is located at 46700 NW Sunset Highway. Contact Ackx Grinder Coffee Co. at 503-504-2990 or ackxgrindercoffee@gmail.com.

District 4; CPO 14

Attend CPO Meetings

Learn what's going on in your area of Washington County. Attend your Community Participation Organization (CPO). CPOs are made up of community members who work together and are actively engaged in decision-making processes. Find out which CPO you live in and learn more.

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Over-height detection system improved on ﻿Grahams Ferry Road

WC-ROADS: Projects Starting

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Over-height detection system improved on Grahams Ferry Road