With weather forecasts calling for possible snow, safe driving is in focus.
The City of Hillsboro Public Works Department’s crews have outfitted vehicles with snowplows, sanders, and anti-icing equipment – and will transition to 12-hour shifts and work around the clock to pretreat and clear streets throughout Hillsboro.
To assist emergency responders and keep traffic flowing, City of Hillsboro crews will focus on arterial streets, including:
- Main Street (from SW Baseline to Brookwood Parkway)
- Jackson School Road
- Minter Bridge Road
- 206th Avenue
- Century Boulevard
- 25th Avenue
- Other priority thoroughfares
ODOT and Washington County crews maintain roads under their purview, including:
- First Avenue
- TV Highway
- Baseline Street
- Oak Street
- Evergreen Road & Evergreen Pkwy
- Cornell Road
- Brookwood Parkway
- 185th Avenue
Snow and ice make travel more difficult and increases the risk of vehicle crashes. Whenever possible, it’s best to stay home during winter weather events. If you must be out and about, take precautions to arrive safely at your destination. Here are four tips for staying safe during winter weather:
- Plan ahead and purchase supplies before the storms begin so you don’t need to be out in the snow and ice.
- Drive slower and increase the distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you. Stopping distance may double when driving on packed snow – and greatly increases on icy roads. Make sure to give yourself plenty of room to safely stop your vehicle.
- Keep non-clumping kitty litter, or a bag of sand, and a shovel in your vehicle in case you get stuck on ice or packed snow. Vehicle floor mats can be used for traction in a pinch.
- Be prepared for emergencies by keeping these items in your vehicle:
- Tire chains
- Gloves
- Flashlights
- Blankets
- Water
- Food
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