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Weekly Roadwork News

Highlights for the week ending March 12, 2010 (posted 03/05/10)
Chair Brian presents Bald Peak Paving Award

Washington County received a paving award from the Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon. The Bald Peak Road project included a test of environmentally friendly warm mix asphalt. Read more...

 The following projects will be advertised for bid Monday, March 8:

  • 99W at Hall and Greenburg/Main (mandatory pre-bid meeting 3/18/10)
  • 2010 Maintenance Overlay Projects

For information about these bid opportunities or a copy of the Plan Holder List go to Oregon Procurement Information Network (ORPIN) or call Land Use & Transportation, Capital Projects at (503) 846-7800. Only plans purchased from Washington County (1400 SW Walnut Street, Hillsboro OR) may be used to submit bids. These projects will bid March 24, 2010.

SW 185th Avenue (SW Kinnaman Road to Shaw Street) project is still out for bid and bids are due on March 10.

Washington County's Department of Land Use and Transportation is updating its road design and construction standards. The county will publish a draft document and begin taking public comments beginning some time in late March or early April. Contractors and consultants are encouraged to watch for this opportunity to review and provide feedback on the road standards update.

Oregon Department of Transportation officials announced a series of public meetings in March to discuss plans for improving the Dennis L. Edwards Tunnel on U.S. 26 (Sunset Highway). Click here for more information.

Repair of Gales Creek Road between Stringtown and David Hill Roads is being planned. The road will be closed from June 15 to June 30, 2010.

Expect lane closures on Multnomah County's section of NW Cornelius Pass Road as construction of safety improvements continues.

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Cornelius Pass Road Improvements Coming Soon....

Washington County, in partnership with the City of Hillsboro, is replacing Cornelius Pass Road bridge over Beaverton Creek. In addition to the new bridge, the project will widen Cornelius Pass Road to five lanes between Wilkins and Frances Street. Note: There will be a 6 to 8 month road closure on Cornelius Pass Road between Quatama and Samanth in June 2010. For more information click on "Cornelius Pass Road" above.



Road Construction Projects  For the week of: 03/07 - 03/13
Road Name From/To Activity Estimated Completion
Cornelius Schefflin Rd - Segment E North of Council Creek Bridge/Verboort Roundabout Construction 06/01/10
Council Creek Bridge on Cornelius-Schefflin Rd Construction 06/01/10
Saltzman Road Bauer Woods Dr./NW Cornell Rd Construction 12/01/10
Spiesschaert Road over Council Creek Construction 06/30/10
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Road Maintenance Projects  
Road Name From/To Activity Estimated Completion
Dundee Rd Patton Valley Rd / End of Co. maint. (n) Drainage maintenance 03/13/10
Mount Richmond Rd At: at Bridge #1265 Bridge maintenance 03/13/10
Munson Rd Multnomah Co. Line / Jarrell Rd Drainage maintenance 03/13/10
Norwood Rd 065th Av / 082nd Av Brush cutting and chipping 03/13/10
Walker Rd 173rd Av / Von Neumann Dr (Hills. Jur.) Brush cutting and chipping 03/13/10
Walker Rd Canyon Rd / Hwy 217 Brush cutting and chipping 03/13/10
Walker Rd Hwy 217 / 173rd Av Brush cutting and chipping 03/13/10
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Land Use & Transportation
1400 SW Walnut Street
Hillsboro,OR 97123-5625
Phone: 503-846-ROAD
(503-846-7623)
Fax: 503-846-7620
Email: WC-Roads
Land Use & Transportation

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