Introduction/Overview

Welcome to the home page for the “Brookwood / Witch Hazel at TV Highway” Intersection Improvement Project.

The Brookwood / Witch Hazel / TV Highway intersection is an offset intersection that operates poorly under existing conditions, and is ranked high on ODOT’s Safety Priority Index System (SPIS) list. The purpose of this project is to realign the intersection of Brookwood Avenue to connect with 247th Avenue at Witch Hazel Road. The goals of the improvements are to address the poor traffic operations and safety deficiencies, and increase the traffic capacity of the intersection. The design approach will balance the needs for safety, transportation planning, community livability, and environmental resources for this project, while carrying forward the goals of the 2004 Witch Hazel Community Plan Task Force and the Technical Advisory Committee.

The proposed improvements will extend Brookwood Avenue south and connect it to 247th Avenue, creating a realigned 4-legged intersection with TV Highway. The Witch Hazel / TV Highway intersection will be eliminated. The alignment of the intersections and limits of construction on the connecting side streets has been reviewed for the alternatives under consideration.

Improvements will include curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. A new railroad crossing will also be constructed along with the appropriate traffic, drainage, and landscape improvements. The existing railroad crossing at Witch Hazel Road will be eliminated.

If you are interested in being included on the project mailing list, or would like additional information, please contact one of the people listed below.

Project Facts

Funding from the MSTIP Next Steps Program: Estimated Project Cost $9,360,000

Project Parameters

• TV Highway – Principal Arterial under the Oregon Department of Transportation jurisdiction.
• Brookwood Avenue – Arterial under Washington County jurisdiction
• 247 th Avenue – Collector Roadway under City of Hillsboro jurisdiction.
• Witch Hazel Road – Collector Roadway under Washington County jurisdiction.

Project Schedule

The project is on an accelerated schedule, in order to be open to traffic by December 2006. The tentative project schedule is as follows:

• Selection of Preferred Alternative – August 2005
• Design and Permitting – August 2005 to Early 2006
• Right-of-Way Purchase – Fall 2005 to Early 2006
• Construction – Begins Fall 2006
  

For more information, contact:
Bill Ihly, Senior Engineering Project Manager,
bill_ihly@co.washington.or.us, (503) 846-7831

Dan Erpenbach, Engineering Assistant,
Daniel_erpenbach@co.washington.or.us, (503) 846-7877

Washington County Capital Project Management
1400 SW Walnut Street, MS 18
Hillsboro, OR 97123-5625
503-846-7800 (Main)
503-846-7810 (Fax)