LUT News and Media Releases
West Shore Drive will remain closed until June 9 - Release date: 04/17/2018
West Shore Drive, between Hankins and Sain Creek roads, will remain closed through June 9 for bridge repairs and landslide mitigation.
Length limit set on 175th Avenue - Release date: 04/14/2018
A 50-foot vehicle length limit is in effect for 175th Avenue, between Alvord and Outlook lanes, to improve safety for all travelers. Trucks longer than 50 feet are not allowed in this section of 175th. Impacted drivers must use an alternate route or apply for an oversize truck permit. Signs identifying the restriction have been installed.
‘Carry traction devices’ requirement will be lifted April 15 - Release date: 04/12/2018
Effective Sunday, April 15, the seasonal “carry traction devices” requirement in Washington County snow zones will be lifted until next winter.
Spring cleaning focuses on illegal signs and vegetation - Release date: 04/12/2018
Spring has sprung, along with thriving vegetation and illegally placed road signs. Both signs and vegetation can block driver visibility and pedestrian access.
Work begins on 175th Avenue/Kemmer Road roundabout - Release date: 04/11/2018
Construction begins on the 175th Avenue/Kemmer Road roundabout project on Monday, April 16.
Intermittent daytime lane closures on 175th Avenue and Kemmer Road will begin 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays April 23 and continue through August 31.
Open house #2 for North Bethany Main Street is May 1 - Release date: 04/10/2018
The public is invited to comment on options for the North Bethany Main Street area at an open house from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, at Springville K-8 School, 6655 NW Joss Ave.
High winds expected, travel safely - Release date: 04/06/2018
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high wind warning from 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday (April 7).
Washington County hosts Development Forum April 19 - Release date: 04/02/2018
The spring Development Forum, hosted by Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation, will be 8:30-10 a.m. April 19 at the Washington County Walnut Street Center, 1400 Walnut St., Hillsboro.
West Shore Drive to close April 10 - Release date: 03/29/2018
West Shore Drive, between Hankins and Sain Creek roads, will close April 10 for bridge repairs.
‘Carry traction devices’ requirement extended in snow zones - Release date: 03/26/2018
As winter hangs on, Washington County is extending the “carry chains or traction tires” requirement in snow zone areas through April 15.
Open house for Bull Mountain Road project is April 5 - Release date: 03/20/2018
An open house for pedestrian improvements to Bull Mountain Road between Nemarnik Drive and Grandview Lane will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at Mountainside High School, 12500 SW 175th Avenue
Submit comments on Draft 2018-19 Road Maintenance Program - Release date: 03/06/2018
The public is being asked to review and comment on the Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) Draft 2018-19 Road Maintenance Program.
Board approves 2018-19 Annual Long Range Planning Work Program - Release date: 03/06/2018
The Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation’s 2018-19 Long Range Planning Annual Work Program was adopted by the Board of Commissioners at its March 6 meeting.
Traffic changes occurring on 185th Avenue and Springville Road - Release date: 02/26/2018
The traffic pattern is changing on both 185th Avenue and Springville Road effective today, due to ongoing construction.
Traction devices no longer required in Washington County snow zones - Release date: 02/22/2018
Traction devices are no longer required in Washington County snow zones on 175th Avenue, Barnes Road and Cornell Road.
Traction devices required in 175th, Barnes and Cornell snow zones 02/20/18 - Release date: 02/20/2018
Traction devices are required in all three Washington County snow zones due to snow accumulation. Locations are:
• 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
Traction devices requirement lifted on Cornell and Barnes; still in effect on 175th - Release date: 02/19/2018
Traction devices are no longer required in the Washington County's snow zones on Barnes and Cornell roads, but traction devices are still required in the 175th Avenue snow zone.
Traction devices required on portions of 175th, Barnes and Cornell - Release date: 02/18/2018
Traction devices are required in all three Washington County 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
Springville Road open house Feb. 28 - Release date: 02/07/2018
The public is invited to comment on additional improvements to Springville Road at an open house 5-7 p.m. Feb. 28 at Portland Community College Rock Creek Campus Event Center
Open house for North Bethany Main Street is Feb. 26 - Release date: 02/05/2018
The public is invited to comment on alternatives for the North Bethany Main Street area at an open house from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26., at Springville K-8 School, 6655 NW Joss Ave.
