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The closure allows us to rebuild this ramp to connect with the future auxiliary lane for improved traffic flow and safety.
Starting on January 15, the on-ramp from Hall Boulevard to southbound OR 217 in Beaverton closes for two months. During this closure, crews will rebuild and reconfigure the ramp to ensure it seamlessly connects to the new, future auxiliary lane.
Here’s what you need to know:
- The Hall Boulevard loop ramp onto southbound OR 217 closes for two months starting January 15 at 6 a.m.
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Detour: Head south on Scholls Ferry Road to the on-ramp to southbound OR 217.
Plan ahead and give yourself extra travel time on Hall Boulevard, Scholls Ferry Road and surrounding area, especially as travelers become accustomed to the changes. Check tripcheck.com before you leave for up-to-date traffic impacts. As with all construction, the closure schedule is subject to change.
One of the two westbound lanes on the Hall Boulevard overpass opened temporarily during the holiday season to allow for increased traffic. The lane will close again in early January for several months to provide crews with the space they need to finish widening the overpass.
When the work is done, the overpass will be 19 feet wider. This extra width allows space for a new sidewalk and bike lane on the north side of the overpass and a new bike lane on the south side of the overpass.
The OR 217 Auxiliary Lanes Project will construct auxiliary lanes in both directions of OR 217 between Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and OR 99W. Auxiliary lanes are ramp-to-ramp connections on the highway that help reduce congestion by giving drivers more space and time to merge safely. This decreases conflicts, improves safety and the flow of traffic, and ultimately allows the existing lanes to work more efficiently. We expect up to 73,000 hours of travel time saved each year with these improvements.
We aren't just making improvements to the highway itself. We also need to make the area surrounding OR 217 safer for all users. In partnership with the City of Beaverton and Washington County, we are making targeted improvements to local bicycle and pedestrian routes.
Learn more about this project and stay up-to-date with current traffic impacts by visiting the project website.
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