March 4, 2022 | View as webpage

Elwert/Kruger Intersection project receives award

The Elwert Road and Kruger Road Intersection Project received a 2022 Honor Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon.

The award names both Washington County and HDR Inc., the project engineering firm. It recognizes innovation, complexity, achievement and value.

The city of Sherwood, Sherwood School District and Washington County funded the $21.5 million project.

“This project improves traffic flow and safety for all travelers," said Joe Younkins, Capital Project Services Division Manager. 

The project included a roundabout, traffic signals, stormwater treatment and sidewalks. Improvements to Elwert, Kruger and Haide roads, Orchard Hill Lane, Sunset Boulevard and Highway 99 were also included.

Construction finished in October 2021.

Comment on the Basalt Creek Parkway Extension project though an online open house until March 13. The project will includes five vehicle lanes with bike lanes, sidewalks and streetlights. The extension includes a bridge spanning Tapman Creek and a new traffic signal where Basalt Creek Parkway will meet Boones Ferry Road.

Register to participate in the Washington County Board of Commissioners' Town Hall focused on building equity into the County budget process. The virtual event is 6-8 p.m. March 9. Ask questions and share your perspectives. Spanish and American Sign Language interpretation will be provided. For interpretation in other languages, call 503-846-8685.

We are proposing changes to the Community Development Code and the Comprehensive Framework Plan to allow more middle housing. Middle housing includes duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, townhouses and cottage clusters.

Give us your feedback.

Middle Housing Poll

Neighborhood meetings, required for many Washington County development applications, can be held online temporarily as per the new COVID-19 Virtual Neighborhood Meeting Supplement.

March 10 - Proposed 7-lot subdivision

At 6 p.m. held virtually (instructions available here.) The site is 1.16 acres in the R-6 District (Residential, 5-6 units per acre) and is located at 3645 NW 174th Ave. Call 503-746-8812 or email Steve Miller, Emerio Design.

District 2; CPO 7