July 11, 2025 | View as webpage

Work zone safety reminders

You've likely seen work zones on Washington County roads as construction season is well underway. Help keep our work zones and road workers safe by driving responsibly.

Work zone crashes are preventable. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, most work zone crashes are caused by drivers not paying attention. Speeding is the second leading cause.

When you seen orange signs in the road, slow down and pay attention. Follow all directions on signs. These tips can help prevent deadly work zone crashes:

• Look for traffic pattern changes
• Be patient and follow directions when flaggers are present
• Check your blind spots and move early when signs or flaggers tell you a lane is closed
• Never cut off trucks or busses and leave extra space
• Never move signs to get around road or lane closures

At Washington County, we believe our employees and services should reflect our growing and diverse community. We understand that taking care of our community means taking care of our employees.

Discover career opportunities with Land Use & Transportation! We're committed to building and maintaining a great transportation system and planning and protecting our community's land. Open positions include:

• Building Services Supervisor, full time regular
• Road Maintenance Worker I, full time regular (Closes July 13)

Learn what's going on in your area of Washington County. Attend your Community Participation Organization (CPO). CPOs are made up of community members who work together and are actively engaged in decision-making processes. Find out which CPO you live in and learn more.