Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – August 30, 2022

SAFETY FIRST 

Please note that there will be a lane configuration change on Wilson Avenue beginning Thursday, September 8. Westbound traffic will remain open. However, motorists will be shifted to the newly paved road on the south side of Wilson Avenue.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 2

Modernization of 9th Street to 15th Street

  • Street excavation and curb work are ongoing. 
  • Crews will continue prepping sidewalks and driveways in advance of paving the week of September 5. 
  • Conduit crossings will be installed at Manley Place. A map depict the site under construction (westbound traffic only) on Wilson Ave, between 9th St. & 15th St, and the eastbound traffic detour using 9th St., Franklin Ave., 10th St., Bear Creek Rd., and 15th St.

An interactive map of closures and detours can be found at www.bendoregon.gov/traffic. 

Construction of the full project corridor is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2023. 

RECENT CONSTRUCTION

Two photos of Wilson Avenue sidewalk and curb improvements as of August 23, 2022
Above: Wilson Avenue sidewalk and curb improvements – 8/23/2022

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 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
  • There are many construction projects in the area and throughout the City of Bend. Travel safely. 

PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS

  • EMS, buses, and many other delivery/service providers have been included on this distribution list.
  • Please help us spread the word to your clients, customers, and delivery personnel regarding detouring and closures.
  • Share the project website information (provided below), where others can also sign up for updates.
  • Please contact the project team if you are not the correct contact for your organization or if others need to be included. 

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Project Website: www.bendoregon.gov/wilson

24-Hour Construction Phone Line: (541) 322-9919

Project Contacts

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 www.bendoregon.gov/gobond.

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