Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – February 24, 2023

SAFETY FIRST

Construction zone speed limits are in effect in all construction zones 24/7, and drivers should continue to watch for changing traffic patterns and use caution, especially when workers are present.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

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

Beginning Monday, February 20, the intersection of Wilson Avenue and 15^th Street is 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 27 Through March 3

• Excavation work continues on the intersection of 15^th Street and Wilson Avenue. 
• Drywell installation work continues. 
• Crews will continue pouring curbs and sidewalks along Wilson Avenue between Manley Avenue and 15^th Street.  

Above: The intersection of 15^th Street and Wilson Avenue facing west. This photo shows the new retaining wall being constructed on the north side of the extension of Wilson Avenue to Wildcat Drive.

Above: 15^th Street, facing north. This photo was taken prior to the intersection closure.

GENERAL PROJECT NOTES

The intersection of Wilson Avenue and 15^th Street will be closed through late April, weather permitting. 

• 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 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.