Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – September 1, 2022

SAFETY FIRST

It’s back to school time. This means more children will be walking and biking on the roads, and school buses will be running. Here are a few safe driving tips:

  • Plan for extra commute time. Back to school means more cars, buses, and pedestrians are out on the road.
  • Follow school zone speed limits.
  • Stop for school buses.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR SEPTEMBER 5 – SEPTEMBER 9

Modernization of Ninth Street to 15th Street

TRAFFIC CHANGES (beginning Thursday, September 8)

There will be a temporary 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.

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.

SE Bridgeford Boulevard will be closed at SE Wilson Avenue from Thursday, September 9, through mid-October.

A map showing the SE Bridgeford Boulevard road closure at SE Wilson Avenue.

Crews will be paving Wilson Avenue between Manley Place and Business Way on Tuesday, September 6, and Wednesday, September 7. Paving is expected to take two days, weather conditions permitting. What to expect: 

  • Schedule: Paving will begin Tuesday, September 6, and is expected to be completed Wednesday, September 7. 
  • Driveway Access: Driveways will be temporarily closed for limited durations (typically less than 30 minutes). Construction workers will notify businesses one hour in advance of obstructing driveways and assist in finding temporary parking on side streets during temporary closures. 
  • Traffic: Please be prepared for flaggers coordinating traffic control and up to 20-minute delays.  
  • Services: EMS, garbage, mail, and other services will be maintained. 

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

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

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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