City of West Linn - Government

09/15/2026

Here is the schedule of Abernethy Bridge nighttime work for the rest of this week:

* Tuesday (9/15): demolition work in the evening at the OR 43 off-ramp from I-205 south, stopping by midnight. Girder installation from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the northbound side of I-205.
* Wednesday (9/16): demolition work in the evening at the OR 43 off-ramp from I-205 south, stopping by midnight. Girder installation from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the northbound side of I-205.
* Thursday (9/17): demolition work in the evening at the OR 43 off-ramp from I-205 south, stopping by midnight. Girder installation from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the northbound side of I-205.
* Friday (9/18): demolition work in the evening at the OR 43 off-ramp from I-205 south, stopping by midnight. Girder installation from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the northbound side of I-205.

09/14/2026

With the final Wednesdays in Willamette Summer Market of the season now behind us, we want to thank everyone who helped make these Wednesday evenings such a welcoming community tradition. Our appreciation goes to the market organizers, participating local businesses and vendors, musicians and performers, volunteers, community partners, and the many City of West Linn departments and employees who spent time at the market connecting with residents throughout the summer.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who came downtown each week to shop, eat, enjoy the entertainment, visit with neighbors, ask questions, and support our local community. Your participation is what makes events like the Summer Market such a special part of West Linn.

The Wednesdays in Willamette Summer Market will return next May.

09/11/2026

Starting 9/14 crews will be working on utility connections under Salamo Road between Greene Street and Barrington Drive for the Operations Center project. The road will remain open, but motorists should expect lane closures and traffic delays. Flaggers will be present to direct and control traffic and the work is expected to last into early October. https://yourwestlinn.com/admin/projects/wloc

09/04/2026

Whether you’re looking to make a little music, get creative, stay active, or simply spend time with others, the West Linn Adult Community Center has plenty of ways to get involved.

Join a Band Jam or Uke Jam, bring a project to Open Painting, head out with the walking group, or settle in for book club, cards, knitting, and more. It’s an easy way to try something new and connect with people in the community.

https://westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec/adult-community-center-0

09/03/2026

Mary S. Young Park recently provided the backdrop for a wonderful story about accessibility, community, and the simple joy of getting outdoors. The Oregonian/OregonLive joined members of Oregon Wheelchair Hiking during an August outing, where participants explored its accessible paved trails and made their way toward the Willamette River. The group has grown into a Facebook community of more than 600 people who share an interest in making Oregon's outdoor spaces more accessible and welcoming.

A group of wheelchair users meets weekly to explore Oregon parks together, supporting each other through terrain challenges and building lasting friendships on the trail.

09/02/2026

ODOT crews are continuing demolition and construction work around the Abernethy Bridge and the I-205/OR 43 interchange this week. Residents should expect nighttime lane closures on I-205, along with overnight ramp and lane closures on OR 43 through Thursday. Crews are also continuing demolition of the former elevated OR 43 northbound on-ramp and columns beneath the I-205 southbound off-ramp.

Most demolition work will take place during the day, although some nighttime work is expected and nearby neighborhoods may hear construction noise. The West Bridge Trail remains open, but users may experience occasional short delays due to overhead construction. ODOT plans a break in major construction impacts beginning Friday afternoon for the Labor Day weekend.
For current closures and project updates, visit the I-205 Improvements Project website.

https://www.i205corridor.org/updates

ODOT’s 24-hour construction noise hotline is 503-276-7809.

09/01/2026

A portion of Stafford Road reopened to traffic today, September 1, as Clackamas County’s Stafford Road Improvements Project moves into its next phase.

Stafford Road between Rosemont Road and Childs Road is now open, including access through the new Childs Road roundabout. Construction activity has shifted south, with portions of Stafford and Johnson roads remaining closed to through traffic during September.

Clackamas County currently anticipates reopening all roads within the project area on October 1. Additional work will continue through December and may require intermittent flagging and traffic delays. Drivers traveling through the area should continue to watch for construction crews, changing traffic patterns and posted detours.

For the latest project and traffic updates, visit Clackamas County’s Stafford Road Improvements page: clackamas.us/engineering/st-rd-improvements

08/21/2026

The City of West Linn has released the final draft of the new Mixed-Use Corridor development code for the Highway 43 corridor and is seeking community input before the code enters the legislative process. Community members are invited to review the draft code and share their comments through a virtual open house now open online.

To participate, visit https://yourwestlinn.com/vision43 and submit your feedback. The online open house will remain open through September 13, 2026. Your voice matters—help shape the future of the Highway 43 corridor.

08/20/2026

The City of West Linn and the Clackamas River Water Providers (CRWP), a coalition of municipal drinking water providers that get their drinking water from the Clackamas River, are asking our water customers to help the river by reducing or shutting-off outdoor watering for the Fall Chinook and Coho Salmon returning to their spawning grounds. Learn more about what you can do to help at:
https://www.clackamasproviders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FINAL-2026-Newsletter-FISH-.pdf

08/20/2026

The West Linn Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on August 26, 2026 at 6:00pm at City Hall to deliberation and decision on DR-25-04/LLA-25-02 Proposal for a Class II Design Review and Property Line Adjustments a mixed-use development at 2410/2422/2444 Tannler Drive and 1800 Blankenship Road. The hearing on the commercial portion of this application was closed on August 10, 2026, and no further public testimony will be accepted for this application. The Planning Commission will decide on both the residential and commercial components of the application.

Learn more at https://westlinnoregon.gov/planning/2410-2422-2444-tannler-drive-class-2-design-review-and-lot-line-adjustment