Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – April 8, 2024

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: April 6 – April 13

STAGE 2 Improvements: Second Street to Fourth Street

Crews worked Saturday, April 6 to finish subgrade work on the eastside of Wilson Avenue. 

  • Crews will finish tie-in work on the new waterline on the eastside of Wilson Avenue.
  • Stormwater installation work will begin between Fourth and Fifth Street on Wilson Avenue. 
  • Utilities relocation work will continue. 
  • Crews will pour curbs on the northeast and southeast corners of Third Street and Wilson Avenue.
  • Excavation work will continue along Wilson Avenue, between Second and Third streets. 

TRAFFIC CHANGE IN EFFECT:

Traffic light at Third Street and Wilson Avenue converted to a temporary stop sign during construction

The traffic signal at Third Street and Wilson Avenue has been temporarily replaced with a stop sign as part of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project. For those traveling eastbound on Wilson Avenue at the Third Street intersection, the only option will be a right turn to go southbound on Third Street; there will be no left turn option to go northbound on Third Street. The removal of the signal places construction a month ahead of schedule, with completion expected in May.  

The new traffic signal will enhance traffic flows and improve both driver and pedestrian safety. 

Detour Map

beginning Feb 8, no left turns at Third and Wilson. Full closure on Wilson between 3rd st and 4th st.

The Wilson Avenue Corridor is a multi-phase modernization project that will improve safety and east-west connectivity for all users along Wilson Avenue from Second Street to 15th Street. 

Waterline system upgrades are being constructed as part of the project to optimize synergy opportunities. 

Wilson Project construction stages

 

GENERAL PROJECT NOTES 

  • Access to all area businesses along the construction area will be maintained.
  • Please do not enter the construction zone before, during, or after hours.
  • Daytime work hours are in effect from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
  • There are many construction projects in the area and throughout the City of Bend. Travel safely.

PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS

  • EMS, buses and other delivery/service providers have been included on this distribution list.
  • Share the website information where others can also sign up for updates at bendoregon.gov/wilson

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

  • Construction Phone Line: (541) 322-9919
  • Project website: bendoregon.gov/wilson
  • Project Contacts:
    • Sinclair Burr – PE, Project Manager
    • ShanRae Hawkins – Project Public Involvement Coordinator

The Wilson Avenue Corridor Project is the first Transportation General Obligation (GO) Bond project approved by voters in 2020. To learn about more projects around Bend included in the GO Bond, visit bendoregon.gov/gobond.

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