Olney Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project Biweekly Construction Update – Abril 10, 2025

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Abril 7– Abril 18

Work Area 1: NW Portland Avenue/NE Olney Avenue from the river to NE First Street

Crews have finished installation of the new 18” waterline on NW Portland Avenue through the NW Wall Street/NE Olney Avenue intersection. Temporary water bypasses are being utilized to ensure businesses have water throughout construction.  The base for the new shared use path along NW Portland Avenue is complete.  New concrete, lighting, and signal line equipment is beginning to be installed on NW Portland Avenue and at the NW Wall Street/NE Olney Avenue intersection.

Crews are installing the sewer force main.  Utilities relocation work will continue. Excavation work will continue along NE Olney Avenue, between NW Wall Street and NE First Street.

Crews have dug a bore pit on the east side of the railroad in preparation for the sewer line boring under the railroad. Boring for the sewer line begins Abril 15.

The intersection of NW Wall Street/NE Olney Avenue is anticipated to remain closed through Mayo 2025.

Work Area 2: NE First Street/NE Olney Avenue Intersection to the east side of NE Second Street/NE Olney Avenue

Crews are installing the new sewer line and connecting manholes.  Temporary sewer and water bypasses are being utilized to ensure businesses have sewer and water services throughout construction. Crews are installing the new waterline.  All temporary water shut-offs will be limited and communicated to businesses/residents ahead of time.

ACTUALIZACIONES DE ACCESO

  • The NE Olney Avenue/NE Second Street Intersection is open
  • The NE Olney Avenue/NE First Street Intersection is closed for sewer improvements through Abril. All businesses remain open and can be accessed by driveways on NE First Street and NE Second Street.
  • NW Portland Avenue between NW Steidl Road and NW Wall Street is closed to all vehicles through Abril 18. All business, resident, tenant, and delivery access needs to utilize NW Vermont Place
  • A pedestrian and bicycle temporary access route for the Deschutes Rail Trail crossing is being routed around the project work area.
  • For additional vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle detour information, please reference this detour map.
  • EMS, autobuses y otros proveedores de servicios de entrega/servicios se han incluido en esta lista de distribución.

NOTAS GENERALES DEL PROYECTO

  • Se mantiene el acceso a todos los negocios situados a lo largo de la zona de obras. Todos los negocios están abiertos.
  • No entre en la zona de obras cerrada antes, durante ni después del horario laboral. Manténgase alejado de las zonas de obras cerradas y de la maquinaria. Hay zanjas abiertas, maquinaria pesada y otros peligros en toda la zona de obras cerrada.
  • El horario laboral diurno es de 7:00 a. m. a 6:00 p. m.

    Ruido, vibraciones y polvo durante el horario laboral habitual.

¿PREGUNTAS O COMENTARIOS?

  • Línea telefónica de construcción: 541-322-9919
  • Project website: www.bendoregon.gov/olneypedbike
  • Project e-mail: olneypedbike@bendoregon.gov
  • Contactos del proyecto:
    • Carrie Harris – Gerente de proyectos
    • Madeline Allen-Sandoz – Project Assistant
    • Linda Swearingen – Coordinadora de Participación Pública del Proyecto

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS

Boring pit and boring pit drill

Project Managers with Mill Fire Bakery. Thank you, businesses and residents, for working with the City of Bend and being understanding of construction impacts

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