Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – May 05, 2023

SAFETY FIRST

Roundabout Safety for Bicyclists

Bicyclists are encouraged to follow these roundabout tips: 

• On your approach, choose the proper lane for your route.
• Always yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks.
• Yield to traffic in the roundabout – only enter when there is a safe gap in traffic.
• Remain in your lane and maintain a good pace.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 8 – MAY 12

The intersection of Wilson Avenue and 15th Street is scheduled to open on the evening of Friday, May 12! 

• Crews will work Saturday, May 6, to prepare for the 15th Street and Wilson Avenue opening. 
• Paving and striping work will be completed in advance of the roundabout opening. 
• Irrigation and landscape work will continue over the coming weeks.

Construction Update – Phase Three

The final phase of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project will be constructed in three stages. The first stage of construction begins Monday, May 15, and includes the modernization of Wilson Avenue from 4^th Street through Centennial Street. 

• Traffic control measures will include flagging and a westbound detour between 4^th and 9^th Street.  
• Access along the corridor will be maintained to all residential and commercial properties. 
• Local access and access for emergency vehicles, mail, garbage and delivery services will be provided.

Stage 1: May 15, 2023 – Fall 2023 

Modernization of 4^th Street through Centennial Street Improvements include:

• Crossing at 5^th Street with refuge island to help protect pedestrians
• Dura-curbs used for on-street bike lane protection
• Curb extensions to improve the visibility of pedestrians along Wilson Avenue
• Crosswalk lighting will be added at the 2^nd Street and 5^th Street pedestrian crossings

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 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
• 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 
• Please contact the project team if you are not the correct contact for your organization or if others need to be included.

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.