Columbia Roundabout Improvements Project Update – Septiembre 1, 2021

LA SEGURIDAD ES LO PRIMERO

Final landscaping between the roadway and sidewalks will be ongoing. Please be aware of these activities.

As with all major road changes, approach the roundabout with additional awareness as drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians get familiar with the new roundabout.

ACTUALIZACIÓN SOBRE LAS OBRAS

Bend’s newest roundabout was opened on Agosto 27 at Columbia St and Simpson Avenue, thanks to a multi-agency partnership.

The addition of the roundabout was made possible with funding from the Bend Park and Recreation District (BPRD) and Oregon State University-Cascades. The City of Bend Engineering and Infrastructure Planning Department oversaw the planning, design, and construction management for the project.

“I want to thank everyone engaged in this endeavor for their partnership and patience as we built this roundabout and the one at the Columbia/Colorado intersection,” said Engineering and Infrastructure Planning Department Director Ryan Oster. “These improvements will create a safer environment for all modes of travel and help accommodate the increasing demand on our system. A special thanks to BPRD and Oregon State University-Cascades for their partnership and the great team of K&E Excavating/DOWL Engineering for getting the work done safely and efficiently.”

Formerly a four-way stop, the new roundabout is responsive to increased traffic activity and efficiently helps all modes of traffic flow. Furthermore, it maximizes safety, including reducing emergency response time for the nearby fire station. Construction on the roundabout began in Mayo 2021. 

Más información:

An aerial photo looking west over traffic using the recently opened Columbia St & Simpson Ave roundabout.An aerial photo overlooking from above at traffic using the recently opened Columbia St & Simpson Ave roundabout.

Above: Aerial photos overlooking traffic using the Columbia St & Simpson Ave roundabout, which opened on Agosto 27. 

Obras previstas en la avenida Simpson y la calle Columbia

Week of Septiembre 1 – Septiembre 3

  • Final landscaping along the shoulders.

Notas generales del proyecto 

  • Hay varias obras en la zona, así como en toda la ciudad y la región. Conduzca con precaución.

¿Preguntas o comentarios?

Línea telefónica de obras, disponible las 24 horas: (458) 256-6009

Página web del proyecto:www.bendoregon.gov/columbia-roundabouts

Contactos del proyecto

Deedee Fraley,ingeniera de proyectos sénior del Ayuntamiento de Bend–dfraley@bendoregon.govo (541) 385-6199

Peter Guth,Equipo de Participación Ciudadana del Proyecto–pguth@dowl.como (541) 385-4772

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