The gates at Fern Hill Road are up, blocking access to a popular route for Forest Grove commuters trying to get to the east side of the county.
“Fern Hill Road is closed between Taylor Way and Geiger Road due to flooding,” the Washington County Department of Land Use and Transportation said in a message.
Two gates—one at Taylor Way and one at Geiger Road—on Fern Hill Road are shut by county crews as water floods the roadway.
Before driving the road during periods of heavy rain, it’s always good practice to check out the cameras on tripcheck.com to see if it’s closed or not.
The county urged motorists to find an alternative route.
Fern Hill Road has reopened, Washington County Land Use and Transportation said Tuesday.
Closed since Friday after floodwaters overtook the roadway and a driver and their car became trapped in floodwaters, needing rescue, it was the second such closure this rainy season.
A motorist drove their vehicle into the flooded roadway before county crews could put the gates up on Fern Hill Road and ended up in need of rescue. Fern Hill Road is now closed.
The Forest Grove Police Department has two new officers, the city said, following the swearing-in of Officer Richard Yamanoi and Officer Justin James on Oct. 9.
A nationwide protest against President Donald Trump's administration will include a Forest Grove protest at the flagpole Saturday, October 18 beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Chas Hundley
