Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – August 5, 2022

SAFETY FIRST

Crews will be working on Saturday, August 6.  

The project area is a work zone. Pedestrians and bicyclists are asked to follow designated routes. Please stay aware of your surroundings as construction equipment is continuously moving. Motorists should follow the designated detour signs, avoiding using private driveways and parking lots in attempts to bypass the construction.

Above: Wilson Avenue east of 9^th Street, facing west

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Modernization of 9^th Street to 15^th Street – August 8 Through August 12 

• Street excavation work continues. 
• Crews will begin placing base rock in preparation for pouring curbs and sidewalks. 
• Streetlight prep continues with the placement of conduit. 
• Crews will continue digging and installing drywells.

Construction of the full project corridor is anticipated to be complete by the end of 2023.

An interactive map of closures and detours can be found online at www.bendoregon.gov/traffic.

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.

PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS

• EMS, buses, and many other delivery/service providers have been included on this distribution list.
• Please help us spread the word to your clients, customers, and delivery personnel regarding detouring and closures.
• Share the project website information (provided below), where others can also sign up for updates.
• 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?

Project Website: www.bendoregon.gov/wilson

24-Hour Construction Phone Line: (541) 322-9919

Project Contacts

• Sinclair Burr, PE – Project Manager – sburr@bendoregon.gov
• ShanRae Hawkins – Project Public Involvement Coordinator – shanrae@hellostingray.com

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.