Project Status
Estimated Completion
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Franklin Avenue
Important Update:
FRANKLIN AVENUE WORK CONTINUES
Join us on April 7 for an in-person Open House to meet the project team, learn about the selected design from Harriman Street to NE Fourth Street and expected construction dates and traffic impacts. An online open house with the same information will be available here on the same day. More details are below.
The NE Franklin Avenue Corridor Project will reduce conflict points and calm traffic to improve safety for all users.
Franklin Avenue – Harriman Avenue to Fourth Street
As part of the Midtown Crossings Project, final design details continue for NE Franklin Avenue from Harriman Street to NE Fourth Street to reduce conflict points and calm traffic to improve safety for all. Construction for utility work is expected to begin on Franklin Avenue between NE First Street and NE Fourth Street in April. Sign up to receive email project updates.
Improvements will include new separated sidewalks and bike lanes, lighting, landscaping, water infrastructure, stormwater management, new railings near the undercrossing, painting and upgraded signs.
Franklin Avenue – Fourth Street to Eighth Street
Construction is complete on this segment for the season. Crews will return in spring 2026 to finish landscaping as well as potential pavement resurfacing of the road. Additional background information for Franklin Avenue between Fifth and Eighth streets is available on the Bend Bikeway Project website.
Note: dates are estimates and subject to change.
To increase efficiency, NE Franklin Avenue, between Fifth and Eighth streets, a portion of the Bend Bikeway Project was constructed as part of the Midtown Crossings Project. Work continues for NE Franklin Avenue from Harriman Street to Fifth Street.
Public Meetings
The project team appreciates the valuable input received from all participants.
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April 7, 2026, 4:30–6:30 p.m. – Franklin Ave (from Harriman Street to NE Fourth Street) Open House
The Newberry Hotel, Mt. Bachelor Room
300 NW Franklin Ave, Bend, OR 97703
An online open house with the same information will be available here on the same day. - Dec. 5, 2024 to Jan. 7, 2025 – Franklin Avenue informational Online Open House
The comment period is now closed. However, the materials and meeting summary are available for viewing:
- Aug. 2024 – Franklin Avenue Open House and Community Survey
Browse the open house materials and summary report. The comment period is now closed.
