Columbia Roundabout Improvements Project Update – February 24, 2021

Colorado Ave./Columbia St. Intersection Construction Update – Week of March 1

• K&E Excavating construction crews and equipment will begin mobilizing in and around the Colorado Avenue/Columbia Street intersection.
• The intersection will be closed approximately mid-week. The closure is anticipated to last through the middle of May 2021.
• Parking will be limited to one side on Emkay Drive.
• Signage will alert bicyclists and pedestrians to road closures ahead of conflicts with construction.
• A detour will be in place; see map below.

DESIGN UPDATE

Design team members and the City have been working hard on the Colorado Avenue/Columbia Street intersection improvements.

Above: A preview of the design for the Colorado/Columbia roundabout

PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE

The following is a look at the aggressive schedule proposed by the K&E construction team.

PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS

• Access to all businesses will be maintained.
• EMS, buses, and many other delivery/service providers have been included on this distribution list.
• Please help us in spreading the word to your clients, customers, and delivery personnel regarding detouring and the website where they can also sign up for updates. Please contact the project team if you are not the correct contact for your organization or if others need to be included.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

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

Project Phone Line: (458) 256-6009

Project Contacts:

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