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Forest Grove: Intersection Improvements

A new traffic signal and improved safety features are coming to the intersection of Highway 47, Fern Hill Road, and Maple Street.

Planned improvements include:

Center median
New right‑turn lane from Hwy 47 to Fern Hill Road
Updated street lighting
Adaptive Intelligent Traffic System (ITS)
Improved curb ramps and sidewalks

Utility relocations are underway. Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2027.

The project is funded by:

Open House

Thursday, June 11| 5–7 p.m.

Forest Grove City Auditorium

1915 Main Street

No presentation is planned; drop in any time to review plans, ask questions and talk with project staff.

Open house details

Engagement Opportunities

Kaiser Road Online Open House

Kaiser Road will close between Springville Road and Brugger Road from June 16 to August 16, 2026, for construction.

The closure will allow crews to rebuild a dip in the road and raise the street by about four feet.

Drivers should follow the signed detour using Germantown Road, 185th Avenue, and Springville Road. Pedestrians and cyclists may use neighborhood routes.

Learn more about the project and construction timeline

Scholls Ferry Road Pedestrian Improvements

As construction gets ready to begin this June, learn about the safety and accessibility improvements planned for:

Scholls Ferry Road between Laurelwood and 77th Avenues
Scholls Ferry at 121st Avenue Intersection

Together, these projects will fill key sidewalk gaps, add on-street bike lanes, upgrade crossings, and improve accessibility to make the corridor safer and more comfortable for everyone traveling in the area.

Online Open House Open: Now - June 9

Traffic Impacts

209th Avenue/Farmington Road

Location: Intersection
Impact: Traffic signal shutdown
Dates: June 2-12

Murray Boulevard/Walker Road

Location: Intersection
Impact: Traffic signal shutdown
Dates: June 3-4

Upcoming: Kaiser Road

Location: Springville Road to Brugger Road
Impact: Road closure
Dates: June 16 - August 16

Career Opportunities

Discover career opportunities with the Department of Land Use & Transportation!

NEW Land Use Planning Section Manager – Closes 6/11
NEW Management Analyst – Closes 6/11
Plan Review Engineer – Open Until Filled
Survey Technician III – Open Until Filled

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