Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – February 17, 2023

SAFETY FIRST

As we move into the next construction phase at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and 15^th Street, please allow more time to reach your destination, observe speed limits, and follow detours.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

15th Street Intersection Closure – February 20 Through Late April 2023 (weather permitting)

Beginning Monday, February 20, the intersection of Wilson Avenue and 15^th Street will be closed for the construction of the 15^th Street roundabout. Construction is expected to be completed in April 2023, weather permitting.

Please note that the southbound detour has changed from previous communications.

NORTHBOUND DETOUR:
Take 15^th Street to Reed Market Road. Turn right on 9^th Street. Turn right on Franklin Avenue. Turn right on 10^th Street (turns into Bear Creek Road).  

SOUTHBOUND DETOUR:
Take Wilson Avenue to 3^rd Street. Turn left on 3^rd Street. Turn left on Reed Market Road.

EASTBOUND DETOUR:
Take Wilson Avenue to 9^th Street.

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

Week of February 20 – February 24 

• The intersection of Wilson Avenue and 15^th Street will be closed beginning Monday, February 20. 
• Crews will begin excavating the intersection of 15^th Street & Wilson Avenue and start water main work.
• Storm catch basin and drywell installation work will continue. 
• Crews will continue pouring curbs and sidewalks along Wilson Avenue between Manley Avenue and 15^th Street. 

GENERAL PROJECT NOTES

Please be prepared for traffic changes beginning Monday, February 20, for the Wilson Avenue & 15^th Street intersection closure. 

• 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

• Please help us in spreading the word to your clients, customers, and delivery personnel regarding detouring and closures.
• 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. www.bendoregon.gov/wilson
• 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?

Construction Phone Line: (541) 322-9919

Project website: www.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 www.bendoregon.gov/gobond.