Columbia Roundabout Improvements Project Update – June 16, 2021

SAFETY FIRST

Keep out of closed roadways and construction areas. Open trenches, large equipment, and crew members onsite make entering the closed roadways in a vehicle or on foot a safety risk to both the public and the construction crews. Please follow all established detour routes. 

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

An aerial photo looking north as work crews are prepping new stormwater pipe.
Above: New sidewalk open for pedestrians

An aerial photo looking south as work crews remove the existing pavement on Simpson Avenue.
Above: Crews grading the southwest corner of Simpson and Columbia for the brand-new sidewalk 

Simpson Avenue/Columbia Street Scheduled Construction – Week of June 16 – June 23

  • Tying in the hydrant to newly configured water lines
  • Storm Water structures and pipes are being installed

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 will remain open on all legs of this project affected by the detour.
  • Please do not enter the construction zone before, during, or after hours.
  • There are multiple construction projects in the area and throughout the city of Bend. Travel safely. 

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? 

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

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

Project Contacts

Deedee Fraley, City of Bend Senior 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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