Columbia Roundabout Improvements Project Update – March 3-9, 2021

The Colorado Avenue/Columbia Street Intersection Will Be Closed Beginning Thursday, March 4

  • The Colorado Avenue/Columbia Street intersection will be closed beginning March 4. As previously mentioned, the closure is anticipated to last through the middle of May 2021.
  • Parking will be limited to one side on Emkay Drive also beginning March 4.
  • Signage is in place to alert bicyclists and pedestrians of road closures along Colorado Avenue and detour routing along Emkay Drive.
  • The following detour will be in effect beginning with the March 4 closure.

A map depicting the work area, road closures, and detour for the Colorado/Columbia roundabout during construction.

Design Update

An exhibit depicting a preview of the design of the Colorado/Columbia roundabout.
Above: The Colorado Avenue/Columbia Street intersection improvements design.

Proposed Project Schedule

The following is a look at the proposed project schedule.

An exhibit depicting the 2021 construction schedule from March through July for the Colorado Roundabout and the Simpson Roundabout.

 

Project Communications

  • Access to all businesses will be maintained.
  • 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 the website where they 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/columbia-roundabouts

Project Contacts

Project Phone Line: (458) 256-6009

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

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