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Temporary Signs Are Not Allowed in the Public Right-of-Way

Spring cleaning season is here! If you are preparing for a yard sale or planning to advertise an upcoming event, please remember that temporary signs cannot be placed in the public right-of-way.

In Unincorporated Washington County, temporary signs such as yard sale, political, real estate, and event signs are not allowed in the public right-of-way.

The public right-of-way includes:

roadways
shoulders
ditches
sidewalks

Image courtesy of the City of Albuquerque

Signs also may not be attached to traffic control devices, traffic signposts, streetlights, utility cabinets, or utility poles.

Unauthorized signs can block visibility for drivers, interfere with traffic control, and limit safe access for people walking or biking. For these reasons, Oregon State law and County regulations prohibit temporary signs in the right-of-way.

If you plan to post temporary signs, make sure they are placed only on private property, and with the property owner's permission.

Help Us Celebrate Springville Road Improvements

Join us on Friday, April 17 to celebrate the completion of Springville Road improvements!

Walk the brand‑new multiuse path and hear brief remarks before we cut the ribbon on a project more than a decade in the making.

This project's completion brings major safety and traffic‑flow improvements, including added bike lanes and sidewalks, a wider roadway with streetlights and center turn lanes.

Come celebrate the milestone, the makeover, and the partnerships that made it possible!

Springville Road Celebration

Friday, April 17 at 1 pm

Springville Road & 173rd Ave

Join us April 17!

Engagement Opportunities

Help Shape Next Year’s Road Maintenance Plan

The Draft Road Maintenance Program open house is now live! From April 3 to May 3, we’re inviting the community to review next year’s proposed road maintenance activities and tell us what you think.

Road maintenance affects everyone—whether you drive, bike, walk, or ride transit. Smoother pavement, trimmed vegetation, clear drainage, and repaired culverts support safer travel and more reliable daily trips. Your input helps us understand how roads are working in your neighborhood and where maintenance is most needed.

Each year, Washington County develops a Road Maintenance Program to guide:

Pavement preservation
Vegetation management
Drainage work
Gravel road stabilization
Other essential maintenance completed by County crews and contractors

Your feedback helps refine the final program before it goes to the Board of County Commissioners for action.

Explore the open house, see what work is planned in your area, and share your comments.

Explore the Draft Program by May 3

Help shape how land is used and developed in Washington County.

The county is reviewing the Community Development Code to make it easier to understand, ensure alignment with state law, and support more housing options.

Explore the proposed updates and share your input through the online open house.

Survey closes April 5

We're updating our Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP), which, once adopted, will serve as a strategic guide for improving transportation safety in Washington County.

The online open house gives community members the chance to review key crash trends, help prioritize safety strategies, and share their thoughts on the proposed updates.

Last chance! Survey closes Sunday

See What's Planned: 149th Avenue Improvements

Construction is set to begin in late summer/early fall on 149th Avenue, adding a missing section of sidewalk between Farmington Road and Watershed Lane.

You're invited to explore the project details, ask questions, and share your thoughts at our online open house.

Visit our Online Open House: Now - April 10

Traffic Impacts

Cornelius Pass Road

Location: Bridge north of Germantown Road
Impact: Tree removal
Dates: April 6-17

Jackson School Road

Location: Evergreen Road/Meek Road
Impact: Road closure for paving
Dates: April 10-20

Brookman Road

Location: Middleton Road/White Oak Terrace
Impact: Utility Work
Dates: March 16 - May 01

Visit wc-roads.com for more traffic impacts.

Career Opportunities

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

Work with us!

Engineering Technician II – Closes 4/12

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.

In Case You Missed It: Highlights and Headlines

Our quarterly e‑newsletter is now Highlights & Headlines — a seasonal look at the planning, projects, progress, and people shaping Land Use & Transportation in Washington County.

Explore the current edition to learn more about major improvements coming to Walker Road and Murray Boulevard intersection, a first look at the preliminary summer paving schedule, and more.

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Washington County Department of

Land Use & Transportation

www.washingtoncountyor.gov/lut