Southbound OR 217 to close from SW Canyon Road to OR 99W all weekend to begin final paving

Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 05/27/2025 10:00 AM PDT

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This is the project area for weekend closure No. 1 for OR 217 final paving, scheduled to start May 30, 2025.

This section of OR 217 will close this weekend to begin the final paving for the Auxiliary Lanes Project.

Southbound OR 217 to close from SW Canyon Road to OR 99W all weekend for paving

News media contact: David House, 503-551-8641.

Final paving will require a total of five weekend closures in the project area this spring and summer

May 27, 2025

PORTLAND – Southbound OR 217 will close Friday night through Monday morning from SW Canyon Road to OR 99W to begin final paving for the OR 217 Auxiliary Lanes project.

The closure will begin at 9 p.m. Friday, May 30, and it will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, June 2.

Consider using the signed detour on U.S. 26 to the north of the closure area, I-405 through Portland, and I-5 to the south of the closure area. Drive safely and follow the posted speed limits.

Before you hit the road, check TripCheck to see if the weekend’s highway closure is taking place on schedule. The schedule might change due to weather and other factors.

Final paving will require full closure of sections of 217 in the project area for up to five weekends this spring and summer. Additional weekend directional closures to complete paving are tentatively scheduled for the weekends of June 6, June 20 and June 27.

We will not close both directions of 217 on the same weekend.

Temporary striping will be in place until the pavement cures, and then the contractor will install final striping. The new auxiliary lanes may not open right away – crews might still need to use them to finish work along the shoulders and side slopes. 

The overall project remains on schedule to be completed by the end of this year.

Travel tips:

  • Plan extra time for the detour.
  • Because the schedule may change, check TripCheck before you hit the road to make sure the closure is still on schedule. It’s a good idea to visit Tripcheck anytime you travel in Oregon for current road conditions and unplanned closures for crashes and other incidents.
  • Remember that most of OR 217 is an active work zone 24/7 for the rest of the year. Slow down and watch out for construction workers, equipment and other travelers.
  • Get the latest news on the project by subscribing to the project newsletter for email updates on the project page.

Background

The OR 217 Auxiliary Lanes project will improve safety and reduce bottlenecks on the highway by adding auxiliary lanes, or ramp-to-ramp connections, between Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and OR 99W. We are also making targeted improvements to local bicycle and pedestrian routes.

Work began in 2021 and is on pace to finish on time by the end of 2025. The $174 million project is funded mostly by House Bill 2017. The City of Beaverton and Washington County also contributed money toward the project.