Hillsboro MAX Improvements

From Monday, Sept. 17, through Saturday, Nov. 3, the Hillsboro MAX Improvements project will upgrade the tracks, improve the bed underneath the rails, put in new signals equipment, repair surfaces next to the rails and spruce up stations in Downtown Hillsboro. This work will improve reliability and make for a better and smoother ride for MAX riders, while also benefiting pedestrians, those who use mobility devices, cyclists and auto drivers. We thank you for your patience while we do this important work and make transit better for riders and the communities we serve.

Near Hatfield Government Center MAX Station

Monday, Sept. 17, through Saturday, Nov. 3:

• Washington Street will close eastbound between SW Adams and S 1st Avenue, all hours, all days
• The northern sidewalk on Washington will close between SW Adams and S 1st Avenue.
• The pedestrian rail crossing at SW Adams and Washington will close.

Friday, Oct. 12, through Sunday, Oct. 28:

• Washington Street will close both directions between SW Adams and S 1st Avenue, all hours, all days.

Work hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., but may continue overnight. Expect noise from construction equipment, including power saws, jackhammers, truck engines and backup warnings on vehicles.

 

Near Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd Transit Center

Tuesday, Oct. 9–Wednesday, Oct. 10

Weather permitting, work days may change to Monday, Oct. 29-Tuesday, Oct. 30

• Southbound left lane of SE 3rd Avenue at Washington will close.

Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect noise from construction equipment, including power saws, grinders, truck engines and backup warnings on vehicles.

Thursday, Oct. 11–Wednesday, Oct. 17, weekdays only

• Southbound right lane of SE 3rd Avenue will close. Expect some pedestrian detours.

Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flaggers will be present during work hours. Expect noise from construction equipment, including power saws, grinders, truck engines and backup warnings on vehicles.

Monday, Oct. 29–Friday, Nov. 2

• Pathways on the eastern edge of the MAX station will close. The sidewalk on the northwest corner at SE Washington Street and 4th Avenue will also close.
• Auto traffic will not be impacted

Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect noise from construction equipment, including power saws, grinders, truck engines and backup warnings on vehicles.

 

MAX Blue Line disruption in Hillsboro

Saturday, Oct. 13, through Saturday, Oct. 27

MAX Blue Line will be disrupted, with shuttle buses running between Hatfield Government Center and Fair Complex/Hillsboro Airport Station. Crews will be replacing rail, switches and signaling equipment, while improving the surface next to the tracks. Shuttle buses will serve temporary stops nearby:

• Hatfield Government Center Station
• Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd Transit Center
• Tuality Hospital/SE 8th Ave Station
• Washington/SE 12th Ave Station
• Fair Complex/Hillsboro Airport

During the MAX Blue Line disruption, crews will be improving the surface of platforms and making other repairs at closed stations:

• Hatfield Government Center Station
• Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd Transit Center
• Tuality Hospital/SE 8th Ave Station
• Washington/SE 12th Ave Station

Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect noise from construction equipment, including power saws, jackhammering, grinding, truck engines and backup warnings on vehicles.

Fair Complex/Hillsboro Airport Station will see a change in operations during the disruption. Expect more activity as this station temporarily will be the end of the line for MAX trains. Trains will use a special trackway to turn back eastbound. More train bells and horns will be heard, including in the late night/early morning. Shuttle buses will be dropping off and picking up riders.