Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – March 7, 2022

SAFETY FIRST

Please be cautious of the new traffic pattern in effect. Our crews have established vehicle and pedestrian traffic control and detours for the safety of the public. Please be alert, follow posted speed limits, and drive slowly through the work zone.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 

As part of the first phase of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project, the Wilson Avenue and 9^th Street intersection will be closed starting March 7.

Improvements include a single-lane roundabout and separated bike lanes. Construction activity is scheduled to continue through late May. Local and emergency access will be maintained. The Wilson Avenue Corridor is a multi-phase modernization project that will improve safety and east-west connectivity for all users along Wilson Avenue from Second Street to 15^th Street.

Construction update for March 7 – March 11

Wilson Avenue Corridor Project – 9^th Street and Wilson Avenue Roundabout

• K&E Excavating construction crews and equipment will begin mobilizing in and around the Wilson Avenue/9th Street intersection.
• Crews will begin demolition of the existing asphalt, sidewalks, and curbs.
• Excavation work and installation of the new storm system will begin.
• The intersection will be closed Monday, March 7. The closure is anticipated to last through late May 2022 (weather dependent).
• Pedestrian access routes will be maintained.
• A detour will be in place; see map below.

DETOURS IN EFFECT

Traffic Closures and Changes

• WILSON AVE. DETOUR: 3^rd St. to Reed Market Rd. to 15^th St. 
• 9^th ST. DETOUR: Reed Market Rd. to 15^th St. to Wilson Ave. to Bridgeford Blvd. to Zeller Ln. 
• WILSON AVE. & 9^th ST. INTERSECTION: Fully closed to all vehicle and bike 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 a.m – 6:00 p.m.

PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS

• EMS, buses, and many other delivery/service providers have been included on this distribution list.
• Please help us in spreading 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:

Deedee Fraley, PE – Project Manager – dfraley@bendoregon.gov

ShanRae Hawkins – Project Public Involvement Coordinator – shanrae@hellostingray.com

THIS IS A TRANSPORTATION GO BOND PROJECT. THANK YOU, VOTERS! 

To learn about more projects around Bend that are included on the GO Bond, visit www.bendoregon.gov/gobond.