LUT News and Media Releases
Transportation Development Tax to increase 3% July 1 - Release date: 04/17/2019
Washington County Transportation Development Tax (TDT) rates will increase by 3.005%, effective July 1.
Meet the contractor for Jenkins Road project is May 2 - Release date: 04/15/2019
A Meet the Contractor open house for the Jenkins Road project is 5-7 p.m. May 2 at Merlo Station High School, 1841 SW Merlo Drive
Railroad plans May weekend closure of Tualatin-Sherwood Road intersection - Release date: 04/11/2019
SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road will be closed to all traffic west of SW Boones Ferry Road from 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, through 5 a.m. Monday, May 20, for Portland & Western Railroad (PNWR) replacement of the railroad crossing.
County awarded grant for ITS on Cornelius Pass Road - Release date: 04/04/2019
Washington County was awarded $1.2 million in grant funding as part of the Oregon Smart Mobility Network (OSMN) project, a partnership between the County, Oregon Department of Transportation, TriMet and the city of Portland.
Open house for three sidewalk projects is April 9 - Release date: 03/21/2019
The public is invited to learn about three sidewalk projects at an open house from 5-7 p.m. April 9 at Mountain View Middle School, 17500 SW Farmington Road.
Open house for Vanderschuere Road bridge replacement is April 11 - Release date: 03/21/2019
The public is invited to learn about the Vanderschuere Road bridge replacement at an open house from 5-7 p.m. April 11 at Farmington View Elementary School, 8300 SW Hillsboro Highway.
Aloha Community Planning Open House is April 3 - Release date: 03/14/2019
The public is invited to the Aloha Community Planning Open House from 6-8 p.m. April 3 at the Aloha Grange, 3425 SW 185th Ave., hosted by Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation.
Submit comments on Draft FY 2019-20 Road Maintenance Program - Release date: 03/05/2019
The public is being asked to review and comment on the Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) Draft 2019-20 Road Maintenance Program.
Meet the contractors for upcoming construction projects - Release date: 02/28/2019
The public is invited to learn more about construction beginning this summer on Springville Road and 198th Avenue at two open houses.
Snow Zones deactivated: Traction devices no longer required - Release date: 02/27/2019
Motorists are no longer required to have traction devices on tires when traveling in the Washington County snow zones on 175th Avenue, Barnes Road and Cornell Road.
Snow zones active: Traction devices required on portions of 175th, Barnes and Cornell roads - Release date: 02/27/2019
Washington County has activated all three of the snow zones. Locations are as follows:
• 175th Avenue, between Scholls Ferry and Rigert roads.
• Barnes Road, 118th Avenue east to the County line, adjacent to a city of Portland snow zone
• Cornell Road, Cedar Hills Boulevard east to the County line
Snow Zones deactivated: Traction devices no longer required - Release date: 02/25/2019
Motorists are no longer required to have traction devices on tires when traveling in the Washington County snow zones on 175th Avenue, Barnes Road and Cornell Road.
Traction devices required on portions of 175th, Barnes and Cornell roads - Release date: 02/25/2019
Washington County has activated all three of the snow zones. Locations are as follows:
• 175th Avenue, between Scholls Ferry and Rigert roads.
• Barnes Road, 118th Avenue east to the County line, adjacent to a city of Portland snow zone
• Cornell Road, Cedar Hills Boulevard east to the County line
County employee recognized for lifesaving actions - Release date: 02/19/2019
An employee with Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) was recognized with a lifesaving award during the Feb. 19 Board of Commissioners meeting.
Century Boulevard Extension Project open house is Feb. 28 - Release date: 02/13/2019
The public is invited to comment on the Century Boulevard Extension Project at an open house, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 28 at R. A. Brown Middle School, 1505 SE Cornelius Pass Road.
Localized flooding impacts County roads - Release date: 02/13/2019
Localized flooding due to heavy rain impacted more than 40 Washington County roads on Tuesday (Feb. 12).
Several roads have re-opened, but as of noon today (Feb. 13), three roads remained closed and 25 roads had lanes closed. For a complete list of road impacts, including an interactive map, visit wc-roads.com or @WashCoRoads on Twitter.
Open house for Scotch Church Road bridge replacement is Feb. 7 - Release date: 01/25/2019
Public comment sought on Planning Draft FY 2019-20 Work Program - Release date: 01/22/2019
The public is invited to comment on the Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation Long Range Planning Draft FY 2019-20 Work Program
Ecole Avenue sidewalk project open house is Jan. 10 - Release date: 12/27/2018
The public is invited to learn about sidewalk improvements planned for Ecole Avenue at an open house from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at Barnes Elementary School, 13730 SW Walker Road.
Partnering for the Future FY 17-18 annual report available online - Release date: 11/21/2018
Partnering for the Future: Annual Report FY 2017-18 has been published online by Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT).
