May 19, 2023 | View as webpage

May 21-27 proclaimed National Public Works Week

The Washington Board of Commissioners proclaimed May 21-27 is National Public Works Week during their Tuesday meeting. National Public Works Week recognizes the ways public works professionals improve the communities they serve. It is sponsored by the American Public Works Association.

Public works agencies nationwide, including Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT), will celebrate this year’s theme, “Connecting the World Through Public Works.” LUT employees plan, design, build and maintain the transportation system that keeps Washington County connected.

Public works professionals build healthy communities by working on infrastructure for transportation, right-of-way management, emergency management, stormwater and other services.

Join us in celebrating Public Works Week by attending the Public Works Fair from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 20, in Beaverton City Park next to the Beaverton Farmers Market. This family-friendly event features activities, fun prizes for children and Public Works staff from LUT and other agencies.

Open Houses

Talk with the Reedville Trail Project contractor and County staff at an open house from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at Indian Hills Elementary School, 2126 SW Rock Road.

We will improve the multiuse trail between Baseline Road and Johnson Street, upgrade spur connections to the surrounding neighborhood, and install wayfinding signs and trail lighting. Street crossings will be upgraded at Jay Street, Rock Road, and Augusta Street. A bridge will be installed over Reedville Creek.

Comment on the Oregon Department of Transportation ADA Transition Plan during an online open house through June 2.

Two virtual comment sessions are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. May 22 and 10 a.m. May 25.

The ADA Transition Plan identifies physical obstacles that result in barriers to access and lays out a schedule for making improvements, so all users have access to the state transportation system and ODOT-owned facilities.

Comment on the Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation draft Planning Work Program 2023-25 in an online open house through 5 p.m. June 2.

The online open house, which includes a survey for you to share your ideas and suggestions, breaks down the proposed work program tasks into four themes to sort our projects by the County’s goals and policy direction.

WC-ROADS: Projects starting next week

Brookwood Parkway from Cornell Road to Airport Road; road closure, 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. May 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 20-21 for air show performances.
Denney Road and Scholls Ferry Road intersection; traffic signal shutdown, 8 p.m.-5 a.m. May 21-June 2 for utility work.
Tongue Lane from Golf Course Road to Johnson School Road; daytime lane closure, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 22-25 for culvert replacement.
Denney Road and Scholls Ferry Road intersection; traffic signal shutdown, 9 a.m.-3p.m May 23 for fire hydrant installation.

Visit wc-roads.com for more traffic impacts

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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