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When the City of Damascus disincorporated in 2017, the State of Oregon established a 10-year funding program to help Clackamas County maintain certain roads within the former city's boundary. That funding—known as the Damascus Road Fund—will end in early 2027.

Over the past decade, these dollars have allowed the county to maintain and improve roads that were never accepted for long-term county maintenance because they do not meet county construction, drainage, or safety standards.

Now, as the program winds down, Clackamas County is making a final one-time investment in 51 local access roads that the county will no longer maintain after the fund expires. Between now and the end of 2026, crews will seal, patch, pave, or perform gravel maintenance on each one to put them in better condition before responsibility returns to local property owners.

This level of investment is unique to Damascus and is not occurring elsewhere in unincorporated Clackamas County. Our goal is to be clear, transparent, and supportive as we complete this work and help residents understand what comes next.

Roads Receiving Improvements

Below is the full list of the 51 roads that will receive work before the program ends. Treatments are based on pavement conditions, safety needs, and use, and could change based upon the road conditions at the time of the treatment. 

Overlay (New pavement)

  • TREEHILL LN SE — Completed Summer 2025
  • LAGENE ST SE — Completed Summer 2025
  • 250TH AVE SE — Completed Summer 2025
  • FOREST HILL DR SE — Completed 2024
  • 245TH AVE SE — Summer 2026
  • CARMEL DR SE — Summer 2026
  • WILDWOOD DR SE — Summer 2026
  • THREE CEDARS ST SE — Summer 2026
  • EL CAMINO TER SE — Summer 2026
  • BLUE RIDGE DR SE — Summer 2026
  • 190TH CT SE — Summer 2026
  • WEST PARK CT SE — Summer 2026
  • HOFFMEISTER CT SE — Summer 2026
  • RUDIGER PL SE — Summer 2026
  • 197TH AVE SE — Summer 2026
  • SUMMIT ROCK WAY SE — Summer 2026

Slurry Seal

  • CANTERBURY LN SE — Summer 2026
  • DONNA CT SE — Summer 2026
  • ROYER RD SE — Summer 2026
  • DELIA ST SE — Summer 2026
  • 199TH DR SE — Summer 2026
  • FAIRWAY DR SE — Summer 2026
  • ECKERT LN SE — Summer 2026
  • GLADYS ROSE WAY SE — Summer 2026
  • DEER MEADOW LOOP SE — Summer 2026
  • SIRI LOOP SE — Summer 2026
  • GOOSEHOLLOW DR SE — Summer 2026
  • VENICE RIDGE WAY SE — Summer 2026

Crack Seal

  • LADERA CT SE — Summer 2026
  • WOODED HILLS DR SE — Summer 2026
  • WOODED HILLS CT SE — Summer 2026
  • WILLIAMS PL SE — Summer 2026
  • 240TH PL SE — Summer 2026
  • KA-DE CT SE — Summer 2026
  • DAMASCUS LN SE — Summer 2026
  • MARK RD SE — Summer 2026
  • 202ND AVE SE — Summer 2026
  • TALLINA DR SE — Summer 2026
  • ALDER MEADOWS DR SE — Summer 2026

Gravel Maintenance

(In progress throughout 2025–2026)

  • HIDE A WAY CT SE
  • GRAND ST SE
  • FOSS ST SE
  • MIDWAY ST SE
  • COTTINGHAM ST SE
  • BREAKFRONT LN SE
  • WEATHERLY LN SE
  • 187TH AVE SE (two segments)
  • MYRTLE CT SE
  • NO NAME RD SE
  • SCHACHT RD SE
  • TREEHILL LN SE (gravel segment)

Frequently Asked Questions

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After Damascus disincorporated, the state allocated special funds to the county to maintain certain roads for 10 years. That period is nearly over, and we’re using the remaining dollars to improve the 51 roads that will not be maintained after the fund expires.

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In 2022, the county conducted a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) review—a scoring system that evaluates each road’s condition. Treatments were assigned based on safety, pavement condition, and best use of the remaining funds.

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Depending on condition, roads may receive patching, crack sealing, slurry sealing, overlays, or gravel maintenance.

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Work is underway now and will run through 2026, with the most active construction periods occurring in summer 2026.

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After repairs are complete, the county will no longer maintain these 51 roads unless they are upgraded to meet county standards and are accepted for county maintenance.

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These roads were never built to county standards for construction, drainage, or safety. By policy, the county cannot assume long-term responsibility for roads that don’t meet these requirements.

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Yes. Options include:

  • Forming a Local Improvement District (LID)
  • Hiring private contractors for improvements (with required permits)
  • Creating neighborhood maintenance groups for ongoing upkeep
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No. The Damascus funding was a one-time allocation from the state legislature, and this level of road work is unique to this area.

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Upcoming Community Events and Opportunities to Connect

Connect With Us

Clackamas County is committed to being available, accessible, and present as this work moves forward. While we will share updates about county-hosted informational events, we also know that many residents get their information at neighborhood gatherings, HOA meetings, school events, faith-based events, and other community spaces.

If you’re hosting an event and would like county staff to attend, answer questions, or provide information about the Damascus Roads improvements, we’d be happy to join you.

To request county participation at your event, please contact:

Shane Abbott
Transportation Division Manager
503-650-3218
tabbott@clackamas.us 

We’re here to support residents, share information, and help make the transition as clear and smooth as possible.

Want to Stay Informed?

Check back for updates, construction timing, community events, and new resources as we move toward project completion in 2026.