Project Status
Estimated Completion
2028Contact
Olney and Revere Intersections
A 2020 Transportation GO Bond Project
This is a priority project to improve traffic flow, east-west connections, and neighborhood safety. Thank you voters!
A 2020 Transportation GO Bond Project.
Thank you, voters!
The City of Bend is planning traffic‑flow improvements at four intersections in the Orchard Neighborhood District. These locations are being designed and constructed together as the “Olney/Revere Intersections Project” to ensure the road system operates well as a whole and to reduce construction impacts on nearby neighborhoods and travelers. The four intersections are:
- NE Olney Avenue & NE Eighth Street
- NE Revere Avenue & NE Eighth Street
- NE Revere Avenue & NE Fourth Street
- NE Olney Avenue & NE Fourth Street
Estimated Schedule
- June 2026 – City Council for Approval
- June 2026 – Design begins
- 2027 – Construction starts
NOTE: This construction schedule is subject to change as construction sequencing is being coordinated with the City’s Phase 2 of the Butler Market Key Route Project Improvements to minimize community impacts. The Olney and Revere Intersections Project is anticipated to begin construction in 2027 following the completion of signal improvements at NE Butler Market Rd/NE Boyd Acres Rd.
Meetings
- Public involvement and outreach are anticipated in fall 2026. More information to come.
Project Overview
Traffic in this part of Bend is expected to grow significantly by 2040—ranging from 20–60% depending on the location. (See the FAQs below for more details about expected growth.) Improving these intersections now will help keep people moving safely and effectively as the community grows.
The type of traffic control (roundabout or traffic signal) at each intersection will be finalized during the summer 2026 design phase.
NE 8th Street Corridor
The project intersections along NE 8th Street are anticipated to be converted to roundabouts:
- NE Olney Avenue & NE 8th Street – Currently signalized; likely to become a roundabout
- NE Revere Avenue & NE 8th Street – Currently all way stop; likely to become a roundabout
Roundabouts are anticipated on NE 8th Street because they provide safer and more efficient operations than stop signs or signals. They reduce the likelihood and severity of crashes by slowing traffic, reducing conflict points, and eliminating left turn collisions.
NE 4th Street Corridor
The project intersections along NE 4th Street are anticipated to be converted to traffic signals:
- NE Revere Avenue & NE 4th Street – Currently all way stop; likely to be signalized
- NE Olney Avenue & NE 4th Street – Currently all way stop; likely to be signalized
Signals are anticipated on NE 4th Street due to the corridor’s proximity to NE 3rd Street. Heavy traffic volumes and congestion on NE 3rd Street are forecasted to cause queues that could spill back into the NE 4th Street intersections, particularly along NE Olney Avenue. In these locations, roundabouts would not function effectively because upstream congestion would block continuous flow. Signalized intersections in close proximity can be synchronized, allowing green lights to align across intersections to improve travel times, reduce stops and delays, and lower fuel use and emissions.
Water utility upgrades at the four project intersections to replace cast iron pipe from 1939-1945 are anticipated to be included. Water utility upgrades will prevent emergency pipe ruptures in the future, increase the resiliency of Bend’s water system, and support Bend’s growth since 1940.
Walking and biking safety improvements like missing sidewalk along NE 8th Street and crossings at intersections are anticipated to be included in the project.
Vehicle capacity Improvements to the four project intersections were previously identified in the City’s community-driven Transportation System Plan update undertaken between 2018- 2020. The plan was adopted by Bend City Council and projects from the plan were included in the Transportation General Obligation (GO) bond passed by Bend voters in November 2020. In 2021, this project was prioritized by the Transportation Bond Oversight Committee.
Budget
- $14 million from 2020 GO Bond
- $1.4 million from Water CIP
- Total= $15.4 million
Documents
- Findings Report – November 2025
- Evaluation Report-April 2025 – Updated 5/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are vehicle capacity improvements being implemented at these intersections?
- These four intersections are owned and maintained by the City of Bend. 3rd Street in this area is owned and maintained by ODOT, not the City of Bend.
- Vehicle capacity Improvements to the four project intersections were previously identified in the City’s community-driven Transportation System Plan update undertaken between 2018- 2020. The plan was adopted by Bend City Council and projects from the plan were included in the Transportation General Obligation (GO) bond passed by Bend voters in November 2020. In 2021, this project was prioritized by the Transportation Bond Oversight Committee.
- The City is improving the vehicle capacity at these intersections proactively as traffic volumes continue to grow in this area. A travel demand model was used to forecast growth in traffic volumes through 2040. From the model, there is significant traffic growth expected in this area in the future. Olney Avenue is one of the few crossings of the Deschutes River and provides a connection to St. Charles Hospital, while Revere Avenue provides a direct connection to US 97. Denser development is also expected in the Bend Central District in the future, which includes NE 4th Street. Traffic volumes along NE 4th Street are forecasted to grow by approximately 40–45% by 2040, while volumes along NE 8th Street are projected to grow by approximately 20–25%. Traffic on NE Revere Avenue is also projected to grow by 20–25%, while NE Olney Avenue has a forecasted growth of 55–60%.
How long will construction last?
Once a Progressive Design-Build team is under contract for this project, they will develop a schedule. The team will update the community on project duration as part of the outreach efforts in 2026.
What will access during construction be like?
Once a Progressive Design-Build team is under contract, we will begin working on construction plans, including project staging and sequencing. There will be a pre-construction open house, and our outreach team will continue to work closely with the community to minimize impact to the extent possible. We will maintain access to businesses and residences during construction.
What is Progressive Design-Build and why is this project using it?
Progressive Design-Build (PDB) is a project delivery method in which the designer, builder and all necessary subconsultants are under a single contract. This method can be beneficial on a project of high complexity, reduce overall schedule and result in cost savings. Bend City Council approved this method of contracting on Nov. 19, 2025. (For more information, see Findings pdf)