LUT News and Media Releases
Butner Road is closed July 13-Aug. 24 for culvert replacement - Release date: 07/08/2020
The Butner Road between 126th and Huntington avenues is closed July 13-Aug. 24 for culvert replacement.
SW 103rd Avenue is closed July 13-Aug. 9 - Release date: 07/08/2020
SW 103rd Avenue, between Laurel and Kennedy streets, is closed July 13-Aug. 9 for culvert replacement.
B Street closes for bridge replacement July 6 - Release date: 06/22/2020
B Street is closed between Gales Creek and Stringtown Road for bridge replacement from July 6-Sept. 30.
Board approves FY 2020-21 Road Maintenance Program - Release date: 06/16/2020
The FY 2020-21 Road Maintenance Program was approved by the Washington County Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting on June 16. The program outlines the Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) road maintenance activities.
Visit the online Rosa Road Construction Kickoff - Release date: 06/11/2020
Learn about the Rosa Road pedestrian improvement project during the online construction kickoff through June 28.
Comment on possible new turn lane from EB Cornell onto SB Barnes - Release date: 05/22/2020
A possible eastbound right-turn lane from Cornell Road onto southbound Barnes Road is being evaluated by Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) to improve safety and reduce congestion.
Traffic Engineering staff is asking for comment via an online open house from those who travel the intersection, whether by vehicle, bicycle or on foot. Please visit the online open house, review the information and complete the form. Washington County has not yet committed to constructing this project. There is no funding identified or design created.
Learn about Butner Road Culvert in online kickoff event - Release date: 05/15/2020
Visit the Butner Road Culvert Online Kickoff through May 28 to learn about the culvert replacement and anticipated traffic impacts.
Visit the online Johnson Street construction kickoff - Release date: 05/14/2020
Learn about the Johnson Street Pedestrian and Biking Improvement Project during an the online construction kickoff from May 15-28.
Comment on Roy Rogers Road Project through May 24 - Release date: 05/07/2020
Comment on design alternatives for the Roy Rogers Road Project in an online open house through May 24.
Building safety, public works proclamations approved - Release date: 05/05/2020
Proclamations in recognition of Building Safety Month and National Public Works Week were approved by the Washington County Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting May 5 in support of work performed by Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) staff.
Comment on the Thompson Road Realignment through May 17 - Release date: 05/01/2020
Comment on the proposed design for a Thompson Road realignment at an online open house through May 17.
Transportation Development Tax to increase 3.36% July 1 - Release date: 04/24/2020
Washington County Transportation Development Tax (TDT) rates will increase by 3.36%, effective July 1.
Comment on the Farmington and River Roads Intersection through May 3 - Release date: 04/17/2020
Comment on design alternatives for the Farmington and River roads intersection at an online open house through May 3.
Board adopts 2020-21 Long Range Planning Annual Work Program - Release date: 04/07/2020
The Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation's 2020-21 Long Range Planning Annual Work Program was adopted by the Board of Commissioners at its April 7 meeting.
Comment on Augusta Lane pedestrian projects through April 26 - Release date: 04/06/2020
Comment on two Augusta Lane pedestrian improvement projects through an online open house available through April 26
Closure of 69th Avenue extended through June 25 - Release date: 04/03/2020
The closure of 69th Avenue for replacement of the bridge at Rock Creek has been extended through June 25
Access closes between Elwert/Kruger roads and Highway 99W - Release date: 03/23/2020
Access between Elwert/Kruger roads and Highway 99W will close April 1-June 30 for construction of a roundabout and other work.
Mt. Richmond Road closes March 30 - Release date: 03/21/2020
Mt. Richmond Road, between Patton Valley and South roads, is expected to close March 30-May 13 for a bridge replacement.
Roy Rogers Road open house rescheduled for May 19 - Release date: 03/20/2020
The Roy Rogers Road Improvement Project open house, originally planned for April, has been reschedule due to COVID-19.
LUT offices closed; services available remotely - Release date: 03/19/2020
All Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) offices are closed to the public to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, but services continue remotely.
