Olney Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project Update – May 19, 2025

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: May 19-May 30

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

NW Portland Avenue and the NW Wall Street/NE Olney Avenue intersection are planned to reopen by Friday May 23, ahead of Memorial Day weekend. NE Olney Avenue east of NW Wall Street to NE 2nd Street will remain closed through the fall of 2025.

The asphalt paving at the NW Wall Street/NE Olney Avenue intersection to the NW Portland Avenue bridge is complete. The driveway to Pacific Park is paved, as well as the Deschutes River Trail crossing. From May 19-May 22, the striping, signing, illumination, and signal improvements are being completed at the NW Wall Street/NE Olney Avenue intersection.

Work Area 2: NW Wall Street/NE Olney Avenue to NE Second Street/NE Olney Avenue

Crews continue to work on the new sewer line and retaining wall construction.

Construction and preparation for sewer and water line borings under the railroad continues.

Temporary sewer and water bypasses are being utilized to ensure businesses have sewer and water services throughout construction. All temporary water shut offs will be limited and communicated to businesses/residents ahead of time.

ACCESS UPDATES

• The NE Olney Avenue/NE Second Street Intersection is open
• The NE Olney Avenue/NE First Street Intersection is closed for sewer improvements. All businesses remain open and can be accessed by driveways on NE First Street and NE Second Street.
• 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:
  • Reference this detour map until May 23, 2025.
  • Reference the revised detour map beginning May 23 through fall 2025.
• EMS, buses and other delivery/service providers have been included on this distribution list.

GENERAL PROJECT NOTES

• Access to all businesses along the construction area is maintained. All businesses are open.
• Please do not enter the closed construction zone before, during, or after hours. Stay far away from closed construction areas and equipment. There are open trenches, heavy equipment and other hazards throughout the closed work zone.
• Daytime work hours are in effect from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

  Noise, vibration and dust during regular working hours.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

• Construction Phone Line: 541-322-9919
• Project website: www.bendoregon.gov/olneypedbike
• Project e-mail: olneypedbike@bendoregon.gov
• Project Contacts:
  • Carrie Harris –Project Manager
  • Madeline Allen-Sandoz – Project Assistant
  • Linda Swearingen – Project Public Involvement Coordinator

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS