THE COLORADO AVENUE/COLUMBIA STREET INTERSECTION REMAINS CLOSED

SAFETY FIRST

This project continues to progress rapidly. Concrete work in the roadway is now underway. Concrete takes time to cure completely; please follow only the designated pedestrian ways. Please do not assume it’s ok to walk on any of the other concrete surfaces regardless of how they look.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

April 21 through April 27 – Colorado/Columbia Intersection

• Concrete paving of the roadway continues.
• Permanent signage installation will start soon.

DETOUR

• The Colorado Avenue/Columbia Street intersection remains closed. Construction is on schedule, and the closure is anticipated to last through the middle of May.
• The following detour remains in effect.

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS

Above: Concrete finishing work

Above: Concrete going down in the roundabout travel lanes

Above: Stamped concrete and crosswalks

Above: Project aerial photo

PROJECT DESIGN

BUSINESS ACCESS

Business Access remains open on all legs of this project affected by the current detour.

Access to Mill Point, OSU-Cascades, 705-775 SE Bonnett Way, 600-650 SW Columbia, and Deschutes Ridge businesses is available by driving past this sign and through the Columbia Street/Shevlin Hixon Intersection.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

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

Project Phone Line: (458) 256-6009

Project Contacts

George Franklet, City of Bend Project Engineer – gfranklet@bendoregon.gov or (541) 693-2182

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

Ron Hand, Project Public Involvement Coordinator – rhand@dowl.com or (541) 385-4772