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Winco proposal promises grocery access, traffic improvements on Woodburn’s west side
Summary
Mayor described the proposed Winco Foods project that would bring a full-service grocery to Woodburn’s west side, create jobs and fund transportation upgrades (Evergreen Road intersection improvements, sidewalks, traffic signals on Highway 214, and a potential roundabout at Evergreen & Harvard).
The mayor highlighted a proposed Winco Foods development on Woodburn’s west side that, if approved, would add a full-service grocery store, new jobs and substantial transportation upgrades paid for through development fees.
Planned improvements mentioned include upgraded intersections along Evergreen Road, new sidewalks, improved pedestrian and cyclist access, new traffic signals on Highway 214, and a potential roundabout at Evergreen and Harvard Road. The mayor said these transportation investments represent the largest city-constructed traffic infrastructure project in recent memory and are funded through development fees rather than general-tax revenues. “Taken together, these improvements represent the largest City constructed traffic infrastructure investment in recent memory,” the mayor said.
City leaders framed the project as increasing grocery access and supporting broader economic development, while noting design and approvals remain to be completed.
