Columbia Roundabout Improvements Project Update – July 15, 2021

SAFETY FIRST

There will be increased construction traffic over the next week with concrete mixer trucks and crews finishing the concrete. Please, allow for more distance in intersections, and some of the equipment requires a larger turning radius as they leave the construction site. Pedestrians should follow all designated detour paths and avoid crossing through the construction area.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

An aerial photo looking north over the established center circle of the roundabout and work crews prepping for the apron that forms the travel lane.
Above: Aerial view facing north – The center circle of the roundabout has been established, and crews are prepping for the apron that forms the travel lane 

An aerial photo looking west over the new curbs and sidewalks forming the perimeter of the roundabout.
Above: Aerial view facing west – New curbs and sidewalks form the perimeter of the roundabout

Simpson Avenue/Columbia Street Scheduled Construction

Week of July 14–July 21

  • A curb forming machine is used to form the new concrete curbs, gutters. Crews then shape and finish the ADA ramp and bike ramp access locations.
  • The roundabout truck apron is being formed, creating the inner circumference of the roundabout roadway.

DETOURS IN EFFECT

Current Road Closures 

  • Simpson Ave and Columbia Intersection A map depicting the work area and road closure at the Simpson Ave. & Columbia St. intersection, and the detour along Century Dr., Colorado Ave., and Shelvin Hixon Dr.

General Project Notes

  • Business Access in the area remains open.
  • Please do not enter the construction zone before, during, or after hours.
  • There are multiple construction projects in the area and throughout the city and region. Please travel safely.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

24 Hour Construction Phone Line: (458) 256-6009

Project Website:  www.bendoregon.gov/columbia-roundabouts

Project Contacts

Deedee Fraley, City of Bend Project Engineer – DFraley@bendoregon.gov or (541) 385-6199

Peter Guth, Project Public Involvement Team – PGuth@dowl.com or (541) 385-4772 

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