Overview and construction impacts
Construction of all major elements on OR 217 is complete!
¡La construcción de todos los elementos principales en OR 217 ha finalizado! Para información en español, visite la página titulada Información Sobre el Proyecto.
We're celebrating the completion of all major elements of the OR 217 Auxiliary Lanes Project - delivered on time in late 2025 after four years of planned construction. We worked to improve safety and address longstanding bottlenecks on OR 217 by adding auxiliary lanes, or ramp to ramp connections, between Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and OR 99W. In partnership with the City of Beaverton and Washington County, the project also included targeted improvements to local bicycle and pedestrian routes. We expect that the new improvements will decrease crashes on the highway by 20-30% and save over 73,000 hours of travel time every year.
Current Impacts
As of 8/4/26
Landscaping work along various sections of northbound and southbound OR 217 is anticipated during summer and fall 2026. We do not expect major traffic impacts as part of this work, but you may see some construction barrels, cones, and equipment in place temporarily. We will continue to update this website periodically to reflect any minimal impacts.
New highway impacts
- Intermittent shoulder closures on northbound and southbound OR 217 over the next few months.
- No new impacts anticipated.
- Please be respectful of construction crews working in the project area. Objects thrown out of vehicles are dangerous to workers. Slow down and be mindful of work zones to keep crews and highway users safe.
Stay informed
Project Completion Video
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