Land Use & Transportation News

Washington County and ODOT are replacing the Cornelius Pass Road Bridge at Rock Creek. The bridge is narrow for today’s traffic, requiring a full closure July 15 - Sept 29, 2026. Detours are in place for all travelers.

Highlighting key recommendations to guide future updates to the Community Development Code.

What is your experience walking, biking, rolling and connecting to transit here in Washington County?

This summer, you’ll see Land Use & Transportation (LUT) Ambassadors out at fairs, festivals, farmers markets, and neighborhood events—meeting people and bringing LUT’s work to life through conversations.

SPOT Microtransit Pilot Program surpasses expectations, delivering strong ridership, reliable service, and high community satisfaction.

Learn about the updated timeline and steps needed to bring much-needed intersection improvements to Highway 47, Fern Hill Road and Maple Street.

Reflective backplates—bright borders added around traffic signals—have reduced crashes by 16% at upgraded intersections.

Construction on Kaiser Road is expected to continue from May 2026 through September 2027.

Beginning in June 2026, all Land Use Hearings with the Hearings Officer will be available exclusively on the County’s Civic Web Portal.

A new bridge means a new north-south route through the city of Hillsboro.