Franklin Avenue Construction Starts in Mayo

MIDTOWN CROSSINGS PROJECT UPDATE

Mayo 4, 2026

Franklin Avenue Construction Starts in Mayo

Construction on Franklin Avenue will be completed in three phases. Traffic
impacts will change during each phase. Phase 1 includes replacing and
upgrading underground water pipes on Franklin Avenue from First Street through
Fourth Street. Work is estimated to begin in Mayo and continue through junio.

What to Expect During Phase 1 Construction-Mayo through junio

• Night work from 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. **** Night work traffic control includes lane closures and occasional flagging, but traffic will be open in both directions.
• During the day, expect normal traffic flow.
• The construction area includes Franklin Avenue, NE First Street, NE Second Street, NE Third Street, and NE Fourth Street.
  Phase 2 construction will begin in junio, pending City Council approval. Learn
  more about planned improvements and what you need to know about the upcoming
  construction, visit
  bendoregon.gov/midtowncrossing
  *Please note that the project schedule is subject to change.

Franklin Avenue Pre-construction Open House

Thank you to those who attended the Abril 7 open house. The project team
shared the design and construction timing details for the upcoming
construction on Franklin Avenue.
If you were not able to attend the informational open house in person, the
same information is available online:
Visit the online Pre-construction Open
House

Proyecto Midtown Crossings

The Midtown Crossings Project is improving east-west travel between downtown
and the Central District and includes improvements to four key connections in
the area: Greenwood Avenue, Hawthorne Avenue, Franklin Avenue and Second
Street.
Sign up for project updates at bendoregon.gov/midtowncrossings

GO BOND DASHBOARD

This project is funded by the Transportation GO Bond passed by voters in
noviembre 2020.
To keep things transparent and accountable, the Transportation Bond Oversight
Committee created the GO BOND Dashboard. It gives you easy access to the
latest GO Bond projects and is updated with financial information every
quarter.
Learn more

¿TIENES ALGUNA PREGUNTA O COMENTARIO?

Construction Phone Line: 541-323-0771
Project website: bendoregon.gov
/midtowncrossings
Project e-mail:
midtownxings@bendoregon.gov

Persona de contacto del proyecto:

Todd Johnson, Project Engineer ****