We are improving the Walker Road and Murray Boulevard intersection with dual left-turn lanes and dedicated right-turn lanes on all four sides of the intersection.
We will also add a third southbound lane on Murray Boulevard, from south of Butner Road through the Walker Road intersection. The additional lane will become a dedicated right-turn lane at Bowerman Drive, south of the intersection.
Other improvements include replacing two bridges over Cedar Mill Creek, adjacent to the intersection, and replacing two culverts on Walker Road between Far Vista and Park Way.
We expect to close Walker Road, east of Murray Boulevard for about a month while we replace the culvert on north Johnson Creek, planned for summer 2027.
This project is in partnership with the city of Beaverton, Clean Water Services, and Tualatin Valley Water District.
Construction start: April 20, 2026
Construction finish (expected): Fall 2028
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Update
5/11/2026: Due to work area restrictions, bikes may share the lane with vehicles during construction. New bike lanes will be installed throughout the project area when construction is complete.
A bicycle detour route for Walker Road is being signed. Cyclists may take 158th Avenue to Jenkins Road and follow Meridian Street to 144th Avenue and Furlong Way to bypass construction on Walker Road.
Construction is expected to include a road closure for culvert replacement and bridge work on Walker Road, east of Murray Boulevard, in summer 2027. Proposed vehicle detour
Also see: Walker Road Projects
Funding
Cost Estimate: $37.1 million
Funding sources:
- Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program (MSTIP 3d and 3e)
- Utility reimbursements
Speed limits are temporarily reduced the 35 mph for safety during the intersection construction project.
The new speed limit is in place on Murray Boulevard, between Meridian Street and Butner Road, and Walker Road from Butner Road through the intersection.
Driving slower and staying focused on the road helps our vulnerable road users and construction workers stay safe.
Walker Road will be closed east of Murray Boulevard for a culvert replacement at north Johnson Creek in summer 2027. Drivers will be detoured to Jenkins Road.
Prior events and comment opportunities
Walker Road and Murray Boulevard Meet the Contractor Open House: March 25, 2026
Walker Road Phase 4 (Park Way to 123rd Avenue) Open House: Sept. 16, 2025
June 16, 2020 update:
May 30, 2018 open house:
May 16, 2016 open house:
Flood Information
We are installing new bridges and culverts at the following locations:
- Murray Boulevard, south of Walker Road (Cedar Mill Creek)
- Walker Road, east of Murray Boulevard (Cedar Mill Creek)
- Walker Road, west of Park Way (North Johnson Creek)
- Far Vista Drive, south of Walker Road (North Johnson Creek)
This work includes realigning a portion of North Johnson Creek where it meets Cedar Mill Creek. We are submitting a required Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
This work is expected to change the the flood zones northeast of the Walker Road and Murray Boulevard intersection. In most cases, property owners should see a less and less frequent flooding from these creeks during large storms.
Reports
- CLOMR Narrative and Hydraulics Report (August 2022)
- CLOMR Hydraulics Report (2020 draft)
- CLOMR Hydrology Report (2020 draft)
National Flood Insurance Program Flood Insurance Rate Maps
- Map 4167C0 368E (2016)
- Map 4167C0 368F (2018)
- Map 401240 368E (2016)
- Map 401240 364F (2018)
CLOMR Map
- CLOMR Topographic Work Map (August 2022)
- Topographic Work Map (2020 draft)
Contact(s)
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Capital Project Services
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