Notice of Closure – Intersection of Columbia St. and Simpson Ave. – May 03, 2021

COLUMBIA ROUNDABOUT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

UPCOMING CLOSURE OF COLUMBIA/SIMPSON INTERSECTION & CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
FOR APRIL 2021

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The City of Bend is preparing for upcoming construction to improve the intersection of Columbia Street/Simpson Avenue, constructing a new roundabout.

The Columbia Street/Colorado Avenue roundabout is on schedule and is anticipated to be reopen mid-May.

This project will improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of these existing stop-controlled intersections.

A map depicting the Columbia St & Colorado Ave. roundabout opening in mid-May, and the Columbia St. & Simpson Ave. intersection closing after Colorado Ave. is opened.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

  • Design of the new roundabout at Columbia/Simpson is nearly complete. Construction is anticipated to begin in mid-May and scheduled to be completed in early August 2021.

DURING CONSTRUCTION

  • Upon re-opening of the Columbia/Colorado intersection, full closure of the Columbia/Simpson intersection is planned to start in mid-May, and is scheduled to be re-opened in early August.
  • The detour during Columbia Street/Simpson Avenue construction is shown on the back of this notice.
  • All travelers should follow detours and avoid work areas at all times.
  • Access to all businesses near the construction area will be maintained.
  • Emergency services access during construction will remain uninterrupted
  • Additionally, the missing sidewalk section to the Century Park shopping area will be added.
  • Other project plans and exhibits can be found on the website. See link below.

RESOURCES

For more information and regular updates to the project, refer to www.bendoregon.gov/columbia-roundabouts. You can also sign up for regular email updates.

PROJECT CONTACTS

City of Bend Project Managers:
Deedee Fraley, PE – dfraley@bendoregon.gov
George Franklet, PE – gfranklet@bendoregon.gov

Public Involvement Coordinators:
Ron Hand – rhand@dowl.com
Peter Guth – pguth@dowl.com

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.

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