Northbound OR 217 will be closed from OR 99W to Scholls Ferry Road starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, August 8, and is scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday, August 11. This closure is part of the Auxiliary Lanes Project and marks the fourth of five planned weekend closures for paving work.
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced that a fifth and final northbound closure for this section is set for August 15-18. The schedule may change depending on weather or equipment availability. Travelers are advised to check current conditions and updates at Tripcheck.com or sign up for email notifications through the project website.
During the upcoming closure, all northbound traffic will exit OR 217 at OR 99W. Several ramps will also be closed, including the OR 99W on-ramps, Greenburg Road off-ramp and on-ramp, as well as the Scholls Ferry Road off-ramp. Drivers are recommended to use Interstate 5 through Portland, Interstate 405, and U.S. 26 as detour routes.
The Auxiliary Lanes Project aims to improve safety and reduce congestion by adding auxiliary lanes between Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and OR 99W. It also includes improvements for local bicycle and pedestrian routes. Construction began in 2021 with completion expected by the end of 2025.
The $174 million project receives most of its funding from House Bill 2017, with additional contributions from the City of Beaverton and Washington County.
Although ODOT faces a significant funding crisis affecting maintenance and operations across Oregon’s highways, most major projects like this one continue because they are financed through separate state or federal programs that cannot legally be used for general maintenance or daily operations.
“While ODOT’s funding crisis is having a profound impact on maintenance and operations, most projects will continue. These projects are typically funded through separate 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,” according to ODOT.
