The Cornell Road Online Open House is now live.
The open house shares information about planned safety improvements at the Cornell Road intersections with 17th Avenue and 21st Avenue. These changes are intended to improve visibility, reduce conflicts, and support safer travel for people walking, biking, and driving.
The open house runs through September 14. Community feedback is an important part of this process. After reviewing the project details, you can share your thoughts on the comment page.
At the intersection of Cornell and 17th Avenue we will install a splitter island that will separate traffic entering and exiting 21st Avenue. We will also construct a center median on Cornell Road and a crosswalk.
At the intersection of Cornell and 21st Avenue, we will install a traffic signal and crosswalks.
Both project locations will include:
- New street lighting
- New signs and pavement markings
- Curb ramp replacements and sidewalk improvements
- Storm drainage upgrades
Cornell Road is a County road, while 17th and 21st avenues are City of Hillsboro roads.
This project was awarded over $2 million the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) All Roads Transportation Safety (ARTS) grant program. It was selected for construction in the 2024-2027 State-wide Improvement Program (STIP) funding cycle. Grants were awarded using traffic crash data to select projects that would improve safety at a high level relative to cost. The scope of this project is tied to the ARTS funding.
Design Finish: (expected): Winter 2026-27
Right-of-way Start: (expected): Spring 2026
Right-of-way Finish: (expected): Winter 2026-27
Construction Start: (expected): Summer 2027
Construction Finish: (expected): Spring 2028
Update
8/26/2026: We are currently seeking public comment on planned safety improvements at the Cornell Road intersections with 17th Avenue and 21st Avenue.
The comment period runs through September 14. Feedback from the community will help us better understand local needs as design work continues.
To learn more about the project and submit your comments, please visit the online open house.
Funding
Cost: $2.3 million (2024 estimate)
Funding sources:
- ODOT All Roads Transportation Safety Program
- County Road Fund (local match)
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Capital Project Services
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