Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – May 17, 2024

Join us in celebrating the Wilson Corridor completion with a ribbon cutting!

On Tuesday, May 21, we will celebrate the completion of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project with a brief ceremony and ribbon cutting on Wilson Avenue between Fourth Street and Fifth Street at 10 a.m. The signal at Third Street and Wilson will be operational the morning of May 21, and the Wilson Avenue corridor will be open entirely after the ceremony.

Construction began in March 2022 and we’re proud to say this project was completed ahead of schedule! Thank you to the community for your patience during this period of time!

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: May 20 – May 24

While the corridor will be open for people who drive, ride bikes and walk, there will continue to be work done in the right-of-way including landscaping, striping, and work on private property associated with the project. Also, following additional coordination and permitting with the BNSF railway, there will be additional work on Wilson Avenue at the railroad, potentially next year. 

STAGE 2 Improvements: Second Street to Fourth Street

• Traffic signal work is scheduled to conclude, and the signal will be operational on Tuesday, May 21st. 
• On Tuesday, May 21st, the section of Wilson Avenue between Third and Fourth streets will be opened to traffic. 
• Landscaping, striping, and work on private property will continue beyond the corridor opening. 

GENERAL PROJECT NOTES

• Access to all area businesses along the construction area will be maintained.
• Please do not enter the construction zone before, during, or after hours.
• Daytime work hours are in effect from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• There are many construction projects in the area and throughout the City of Bend. Travel safely.

PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS

• EMS, buses and other delivery/service providers have been included on this distribution list.
• Share the website information where others can also sign up for updates at www.bendoregon.gov/wilson

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

• Construction Phone Line: (541) 322-9919
• Project website: www.bendoregon.gov/wilson
• Project Contacts:
  • Sinclair Burr – PE, Project Manager
  • ShanRae Hawkins – Project Public Involvement Coordinator

The Wilson Avenue Corridor Project is the first Transportation General Obligation (GO) Bond project approved by voters in 2020. To learn about more projects around Bend included in the GO Bond, visit www.bendoregon.gov/gobond.