Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – October 27, 2023

SAFETY FIRST

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS 

  • Stay alert. Neighborhoods that don’t normally have a lot of pedestrian and bicycle traffic may experience an increase on Halloween night. Trick-or-treaters may suddenly dart into traffic from between parked cars. 

  • Slow Down. Give children lots of time to cross the street. Their costumes may impair their ability to see and hear you, and to get out of your way quickly. 

  • Be cautious. Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in the neighborhood. 

  • Be seen. Wear costumes that are light colored and clearly visible to motorists. 

  • Always use the crosswalks and sidewalks available. Make sure you and your children are walking off the roadway and only crossing in designated places.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Week of October 30 – November 3

Modernization work on Wilson Avenue from Fourth Street through Centennial Street is nearing completion. 

STAGE ONE: Fourth Street through Centennial Street

  • Paving work will take place between Centennial Street and 5th Street on Monday, October 30 and Tuesday, October 31. 
  • Crews will do miscellaneous clean up and finishing work on Wilson Avenue. 

ADVANCE NOTICE OF UPCOMING WORK:
PAVING: Wilson Avenue Between Centennial Street and Fifth Street

Monday, October 30, and Tuesday, October 31, crews will be paving Wilson Avenue between Centennial Street and 5th Street. Please avoid parking on Wilson Avenue. Driveways will remain open. 

STAGE 2: Second Street to Fourth Street

Wilson Project construction stages

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 – JUNE 2024

The next phase of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project will begin on November 6.

Stage 2 Improvements Include:

  • Safer connections for pedestrians and bicyclists at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Second Street.
  • Upgraded signal and protected intersection design for bikes at the intersection of Third Street and Wilson Avenue.
  • Infrastructure improvements, including the replacement of aging waterlines and installation of stormwater infrastructure.

DETOUR BEGINNING NOVEMBER 6:

Westbound Wilson Avenue will be closed to all traffic between Ninth Street and Hill Street.
Wilson Detour Map starting November 2023

Detour beginning Nov. 6, 2023 - Westbound Wilson Aveenue will be closed to traffic between Ninth Street and Hill Street

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.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.

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