Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – September 22, 2023

SAFETY FIRST

Pedestrians and Cyclists 

Please be aware of pedestrians and cyclists in the Wilson construction zone.  Both drivers and cyclists must be alert and watch out for pedestrians, and they must always yield to pedestrians.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Week of September 25 – September 29 

Modernization work on Wilson Avenue from Fourth Street through Centennial Street is scheduled through the fall. Please be prepared for flaggers and a westbound detour between Fourth and Ninth streets. 

concrete truck and crew preparing driveway

STAGE ONE: Fourth Street through Centennial Street 

  • Crews will continue prep work and begin pouring driveways on the southside of Wilson Avenue. 

  • Irrigation sleeves and storm drainage will be installed. 

WILSON AVENUE WESTBOUND DETOUR

Take Ninth Street south to Reed Market Road. Turn right on Reed Market Road. Turn right on Third Street and continue to Wilson Avenue.

Stage 1: May 15, 2023 – Fall 2023 

Modernization of Fourth Street through Centennial Street

Improvements include:

  • Crossing at Fifth Street with refuge island to help protect pedestrians
  • Dura-curbs used for on-street bike lane protection
  • Curb extensions to improve the visibility of pedestrians along Wilson Avenue
  • Crosswalk lighting will be added at the Second Street and Fifth Street pedestrian crossings

stage 1 detour may-fall 2023

 PHASE 3 STAGING PLAN

project timeline

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.www.bendoregon.gov/wilson

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.

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