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Speed Zone Change on Cornell

Slow down on Cornell Road, a new speed limit is in effect. The speed limit on Cornell Road, between 28th Avenue and Cornelius Pass Road, has been lowered to 35 mph.

The change reflects the increasingly urban character of the area. Lower speeds improve safety for all travelers, especially pedestrians and cyclists. ODOT approved the change following a speed study in response to safety concerns from the public, Washington County, and the City of Hillsboro.

The speed limit on Cornell Road is now 35 mph for all sections west of Cornelius Pass Road.

Let's all do our part - slow down for safety.

Protect Yourself from Permit Payment Scams

The Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) is warning Oregonians about a phishing scam targeting people awaiting building or planning permit approvals.

Scammers claiming to be from local governments are sending emails requesting wire transfers for permit payments. The messages insist that communication should only happen via email.

“We don’t work that way,” says Derrick Moon, Washington County Building Official. “People coming to us for permits are welcome to interact in person and over the phone."

"We do not ask people to wire funds to us. If you get a message asking you to wire funds, contact our office directly to confirm and protect yourself.”

If you are in the permitting process and receive a suspicious payment request, please call 503-846-3470 or stop by in person to verify.

Learn More About the Scam

Open Houses

Participate in the Turk Road Bridge Replacement Online Open House

See designs for the Turk Road Bridge Replacement and leave comments during an online open house through Nov. 23.

Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation plans to replace the weight-limited timber bridge on Turk Road over West Fork Dairy Creek with a 75-foot, single span concrete bridge.

It will be designed for heavier weights and be seismically resilient.

Visit the Online Open House through Nov 23

Glencoe Road & West Union Road Intersection Open House

Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 5-7 pm

Jessie Mays Community Hall

30975 NW Hillcrest St.

About the Project

Save the Date: Glencoe Road & West Union Road Intersection Improvement Open House

Meet the project team and learn about project design at an open house on Tuesday, Nov 18.

Washington County plans to install a traffic signal at the intersection, starting in spring 2027, to accommodate growth in the North Plains area.

The improvement will also include:

Bicycle and pedestrian facilities
Curb ramps
Street lighting
Improved stormwater drainage

A roundabout was also evaluated, but it was not possible due to the proximity of a rail crossing to the intersection.

WC-ROADS.COM — Traffic Impacts

Intersection of 197th Avenue and Baseline Road; traffic signal shutdown Nov. 12; 8a.m.-3p.m.
SW River Road from Davis Road/south of Oakhurst Street; road closure Oct. 27, 2025 to April 14, 2026.

Visit wc-roads.com for more traffic impacts.

Career Opportunities: Work for LUT

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:

NEW - Senior Building Permit Technician — Closes 11/16
NEW - Engineering Technician II — Closes 11/16
Survey Technician III — Closes 12/21

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.

Attend CPO Meetings

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.

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