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• Weekend closure #4 in a section of OR 217 north, August 8-11

Weekend closure #4 in a section of OR 217 north, August 8-11

The fourth of five weekend directional closures of OR 217 is the northbound section from OR 99W to Scholls Ferry Road. This is scheduled to begin Friday night, August 8, at 9 p.m. and end Monday morning, August 11, by 5 a.m. 

Here's what you need to know: 

• All northbound lanes of OR 217 will close for the weekend from OR 99W to Scholls Ferry Road: 
• Starting Friday night, August 8, at 9 p.m. to Monday morning, August 11, by 5 a.m.
• All northbound drivers will exit OR 217 at OR 99W. 
• The following northbound ramps will also close for the weekend:
• OR 99W on-ramps.
• Greenburg Road off-ramp.
• Greenburg Road on-ramp.
• Scholls Ferry Road off-ramp.
• Detour is via I-5 through Portland, I-405, and U.S. 26. 

During the weekend work, crews will pave the ramps, shoulders, and new auxiliary lanes. The remaining lanes within the project area will be paved during nighttime lane closures.

All lanes of OR 217 north will close from OR 99W to Scholls Ferry Road between August 8-11.

Paving is dependent on weather and equipment availability, which means details may change suddenly. Please check the project website and your inbox regularly for the most up-to-date information. 

Temporary striping will be in place until the pavement cures and then the contractor will install final striping. 

The fifth and final weekend directional closure is scheduled for August 15-18. The closure area will be on northbound OR 217 from OR 99W to Scholls Ferry Road, the same as closure #4.

What is this project?

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.

Thank you for signing up for the OR 217 Auxiliary Lanes Project email updates. We are working to improve safety, reduce crashes and prevent bottlenecks on
OR 217 between Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and OR 99W. We are also improving local bicycle and pedestrian routes in partnership with the City of Beaverton and Washington County.

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While the funding crisis is having a profound impact on ODOT’s maintenance and operations, most construction projects will continue as planned. These projects are typically funded through separate capital programs, often with state or federal funds that are legally restricted to project development and cannot be used for maintenance or day-to-day operations. Delays may still occur if our workforce is reduced. Fewer staff available for inspections, project coordination and oversight would mean some timelines may shift or face additional challenges during delivery.

The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Urban Mobility Strategy is a cohesive approach to make everyday travel safer and more predictable in the Portland metropolitan region.

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For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1. Visit the Portland Area Construction Information website for more information about projects in construction.