Midtown Crossings Project Update

Greenwood Avenue Quick-Build 
CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY
48-HOUR FULL CLOSURE ON AUG 5 & 6

Construction Continues through Aug 14 

For daily construction updates, check our website: bendoregon.gov/midtowncrossings

Greenwood Avenue, between Wall Street and Second Street, will be entirely closed to traffic beginning Monday, Aug. 5 at 7 a.m. and reopening Wednesday morning, Aug. 7 by 7 a.m. 

To minimize delays, we strongly recommend using the detour route on Olney Ave. (see map below)

North-south through traffic and turns will be closed at Harriman, Hill, 1st and 2nd streets. To travel north-south in this corridor, utilize Bond and Wall streets. 

This 48-hour closure of Greenwood is needed to perform chip sealing, a road treatment that extends the life of the road. The chip seal process requires time to set before a fog seal can be applied. This work is essential to ensure the long-term durability of the road surface.

Local access for residents and businesses will be maintained when possible. However, all street parking on Greenwood between Wall Street and Second Street will be closed. Sidewalks and bike lanes will also be impacted. Please plan your travel accordingly. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Additional Full Closure Night Work
August 12 and 13 – Night Work (7 p.m. – 6 a.m.)

• Full closures are planned overnight the following Monday and Tuesday, August 12 and 13.

See the full schedule at bendoregon.gov/midtowncrossings for a list of planned overnight and full closures.

Quick Build Construction Details

Work began on July 29 and continues through the morning of August 14.

To reduce impacts, construction will be completed at night when possible. Traffic control will change as construction progresses. Note dates are subject to change.

• Travel is reduced to one-lane in each direction.
• Expect traffic delays during this time of up to 15 minutes.
• Full road closures and detours are required from 8/5 to 8/7, and the nights of 8/12 and 8/13. Flaggers will be in place.
• Access to some side streets will be limited.
• East/west pedestrian travel (south side of street) will not be impacted, and the sidewalk through the undercrossing will remain open. Pedestrian travel across Greenwood may be delayed at times or require detours.

Parking During Construction

All parking on this section of Greenwood will be closed throughout construction. As a reminder, off-street parking is available nearby at the Greenwood Wall Lot, the Newport Lot, or the Centennial Garage. Check bendoregon.gov/services/parking/find-parking for more information.

About the Project

This work on Greenwood Avenue will include:

• Improved crosswalks and new curb extensions for better visibility of pedestrians.
• A buffered bike lane on both sides of Greenwood.
• Reduced travel lanes from four to three (with a center left turn lane).

If you have any questions about this project, feel free to reach out to the project team at (541) 323-0771 or midtownxings@bendoregon.gov.

Learn more about the project and signup for project updates at bendoregon.gov/midtowncrossings.
 

To obtain this information in an alternate format such as Braille, large print, electronic formats, etc. For more information, contact project staff at 541-323-0771, midtownxings@bendoregon.gov; Relay Users Dial 7-1-1.