Fern Hill Road is closed due to flooding

Barriers at Fern Hill Road are up, blocking the road as floodwaters encroach the roadway. As of early Friday morning, March 13, traffic cameras show the barriers in place on Fern Hill Road between Taylor Way and Geiger Road, blocking access to a popular route for Forest Grove commuters trying to get to the east side of the county. Fern Hill Road floods claim another carA woman and her dog escaped from a car that became stuck in floodwaters on Fern Hill Road early Friday morning.News in the GroveChas Hundley Washington County Land Use and Transportation has not yet made an official announcement about the closure. 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. News in the Grove readers can also check out a tool we’ve built to see the status of the road at a glance. Two gates—one at Taylor Way and one at Geiger Road—on Fern Hill Road are typically shut by county crews as water floods the roadway. It wasn't clear if both gates had been shut as of 5 a.m. Friday, but temporary barriers were in place. Drivers should avoid the area and use an alternate route. Map courtesy Washington County LUT