The Colorado Ave./Columbia St. Intersection Is Closed

SAFETY FIRST, THIS IS A WORK ZONE

More construction equipment has been moved into the area and activities begin to increase in the legs of the closed construction zone. Motorists – it is extremely important to obey the road closure signs. Pedestrians and bicyclists – as previously noted, circulation and closures continue to shift as construction progresses, so continue to be aware of your surroundings.

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS

Above: Photo of new sidewalks on the NE corner of Colorado Ave. and Columbia St. The limits of the roundabout are already taking shape

Above: Photo of asphalt removal on the west leg of the Colorado Ave. and Columbia St. intersection

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

March 24 through 30 – Colorado Ave./Columbia St. Intersection

• The first of new sidewalks have been poured. (see photo #1 below)
• Asphalt removal in the main intersection has begun. (see photo #2 below) 
• The Colorado Avenue/Columbia Street intersection is closed. The closure is anticipated to last through the middle of May, 2021.
• The following detour remains in effect.

PROJECT DESIGN

• Below is a schematic of the proposed design for the Colorado/Columbia roundabout.

BUSINESS ACCESS

Business Access remains open on all legs of this project affected by the current detour.
Access to Mill Point, OSU-Cascades, 705-775 SE Bonnett Way, 600-650 SW Columbia, and Deschutes Ridge businesses is available by driving past this sign and through the Columbia Street/Shevlin Hixon Intersection.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Project Website:  www.bendoregon.gov/columbia-roundabouts

Project Phone Line: (458) 256-6009

Project Contacts:

George Franklet, City of Bend Project Engineer – gfranklet@bendoregon.gov or (541) 693-2182

Deedee Fraley, City of Bend Project Engineer – dfraley@bendoregon.gov or (541) 385-6199

Ron Hand, Project Public Involvement Coordinator – rhand@dowl.com or (541) 385-4772