The Colorado Ave./Columbia St. Intersection is Closed

SAFETY FIRST

Business workers and patrons on the corners of the Colorado Avenue/Columbia Street intersection have commented on the fast-track construction schedule of this roundabout. Great observations of what is really happening out there. That said, conditions in and around the construction corridor change quickly. One constant is the detour shown below. Please continue to recognize the road closures.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

April 14 through April 20 – Colorado/Columbia Intersection

• Final subgrade preparation and concrete paving of the roadway begins.
• 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: What a difference a week makes

Above: Roundabout approach and future crossing

PROJECT DESIGN

It’s really taking shape – Colorado/Columbia roundabout.

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