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Expect delays and traffic back-ups on and around southbound OR 217 in Beaverton May 10-13, weather permitting.
Crews will reduce southbound OR 217 to one lane for approximately a 1.5-mile section from Allen Boulevard to Hall Boulevard in Beaverton for one weekend, starting at 9 p.m. this Friday night, May 10. The Denney Road on-ramp to southbound OR 217 will also close this weekend.
Here's what you need to know:
- Crews will reduce southbound OR 217 to one lane for approximately a 1.5-mile section from Allen Boulevard to Hall Boulevard in Beaverton for one weekend, starting at 9 p.m. Friday night, May 10 to 5 a.m. Monday morning, May 13.
- The Denney Road on-ramp to southbound OR 217 will also close starting at 9 p.m. Friday night, May 10 to 5 a.m. Monday morning, May 13.
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Detour for ramp closure: Use the Denney Road on-ramp to OR 217 north. Continue north and use the Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway interchange to southbound OR 217.
- This work is weather-dependent because it includes paving which requires dry conditions. The lane and ramp closure could be rescheduled based on weather.
Expect traffic slowdowns, delays, and congestion in this section of OR 217 south and the surrounding area.
 Southbound OR 217 reduced to one lane for one weekend from Allen Boulevard to Hall Boulevard. The Denney Rd southbound on-ramp is also closed.
The lane and ramp closures are required to build a section of the new auxiliary lane on OR 217 which will reduce congestion by giving drivers more space and time to merge safely when it opens in 2025. Work activities will involve reinforcing the highway shoulder to support the future lane.
We know this will be a disruption for travelers and neighbors and we will work hard to complete this necessary work safely and as quickly as we can. If you are able, plan ahead, avoid the area or travel at a different time. As with all construction, the schedule is subject to change. Check tripcheck.com before you travel to plan your route.
Later this spring, expect two lanes to close 24/7 on the Scholls Ferry Road overpass for several months for safety railing and pavement upgrades. One eastbound lane and one westbound lane will remain open. The left turn from Scholls Ferry Road to the southbound on-ramp to OR 217 will also close during this time. Stay tuned for more information.
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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