Franklin Avenue Closure Reminder – September 1, 2025

REMINDER: NE Franklin Avenue Eastbound Closure Begins Tuesday, Sept. 2*

On Tuesday, Sept. 2, crews will begin construction on NE Franklin Avenue between Fourth and Eighth streets to improve safety for all users.

To minimize traffic impacts, one direction of travel will remain open during construction:

  • September–October: Eastbound closed; westbound open
  • November–December: Westbound closed; eastbound open

Please plan ahead for potential delays and use the posted detour route.

Access to local businesses will be maintained throughout the project.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to improve our city’s infrastructure.

Franklin (4th-8th) construction one way closure detour route includes, 8th Street, Greenwood, 3rd Street

More information about Franklin Avenue and other Midtown Crossings projects is available at bendoregon.gov/midtowncrossings.  

Project Contact

Project Manager: Todd Johnson, PE
Phone:  (541) 323-0771
Email:  midtownxings@bendoregon.gov.

Website:  bendoregon.gov/midtowncrossings

*Dates are subject to change.

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