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Clover Court Update No. 5
Updated information is available regarding the proposed Clover Court homes near SW 170th and Bany Road.
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Housing Services
Proposals for small road safety improvements due July 15
The public is invited to propose candidates for small-scale road improvements through Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation. To be eligible, proposed improvements must address safety or connectivity issues on a County road.
Media release
Land Use & Transportation
FY 2015-16 URMD Annual Report released
The Washington County Urban Road Maintenance District (URMD) published its FY 2015-2016 Annual Report.
Media release
Land Use & Transportation
Clover Court Update No. 4
Updated information is available regarding the proposed Clover Court homes near SW 170th and Bany Road.
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Housing Services
Clover Court Update No. 3
Updated information is available regarding the proposed Clover Court homes near SW 170th and Bany Road.
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Housing Services
Roadside signs can create safety hazards
Spring brings more than flowers. The number of road signs increases significantly in the warmer months. If placed illegally, these signs can block driver visibility, limit pedestrian access and distract drivers.
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Land Use & Transportation
Weight limits placed on nine County bridges
New weight limits on nine County bridges - eight are newly limited and one updated - were approved by the Washington County Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting Tuesday (May 2). The restrictions will remain in place until the bridges are repaired or replaced.
Media release
Land Use & Transportation
Clover Court Update No. 2
Work to complete an environmental review of the proposed Clover Court homes near SW 170th and Bany Road continues this month with some contractor activity on the site. The Board of Commissioners has not yet scheduled a meeting to decide on a land transfer.
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Housing Services
Submit comments on Draft 2017-18 Road Maintenance Program
The public is being asked to review and comment on the Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) Draft 2017-18 Road Maintenance Program.
Media release
Land Use & Transportation
Open house for two 175th Avenue projects
An open house for two different construction projects on 175th Avenue will be 5-7 p.m. April 19 at Scholls Heights Elementary School, 16400 SW Loon Dr.
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Land Use & Transportation
West Shore Drive weight limited at Hankins slide
West Shore Drive has been weight limited to 10 tons at the Hankins slide due to further settlement of the road.
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Land Use & Transportation
Clover Court Community Meeting
Washington County and the Luke-Dorf nonprofit organization convened a community meeting last month about a proposed six-home development meant to help address chronic homelessness.
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Housing Services
Board adds 28 miles of paving to FY 2016-17 Road Maintenance Program
An additional 28 miles of paving were added to the Washington County FY 2016-17 Road Maintenance Program during the Board of Commissioners Feb. 21 regular meeting.
Media release
Land Use & Transportation
16 LUT employees earn ‘Roads Scholar’ status from Oregon Technology Transfer Center
Sixteen employees from Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) have earned “Roads Scholar” status from the Oregon Technology Transfer Center.
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Land Use & Transportation
Winter weather event brings heavy moisture
The Washington County area is experiencing rain, snow and a mix of both, according to the National Weather Service.
Media release
Land Use & Transportation
Flooding on Washington County roads continues
Nearly 50 roads in Washington County were partially restricted or closed Wednesday night due to flooding.
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Land Use & Transportation
Updated forecast calls for morning ice storm
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm watch for an ice storm expected from about 4-8 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 17). Roads are expected to be extremely slippery; please avoid all unnecessary travel.
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Land Use & Transportation
Flooding possible: Monitor forecasts, be prepared, travel with caution
Flooding is possible Tuesday through Thursday (Jan. 17-19) throughout most of NW Oregon, including Washington County, according to a flood watch issued by the National Weather Service.
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Land Use & Transportation
Only one Washington County road remains closed
5 a.m. Jan. 13: Only one Washington County road - Cornelius Pass Road, south of Kaiser Road through Highway 30, remains closed for the morning commute. However, though road conditions are improving, travelers should expect icy patches and are reminded to drive with caution.
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Land Use & Transportation