Columbia Roundabout Improvements Project Update – March 31, 2021

The Colorado Ave./Columbia St. Intersection is Closed

SAFETY FIRST, THIS IS A WORK ZONE

The construction zone is becoming more active as we continue the progress through the project. Bicyclists – it is important that you follow the road closure signs. Use the established detour routes (below), or you may dismount your bicycle and walk through the construction zone using the established pedestrian paths. 

During construction, our crewmembers place safety as their number one priority. Please limit all distractions through the construction zone. Please avoid cell phone use and remove headphones or earbuds. Awareness of your surroundings, using established pedestrian paths, and observing any crewmember direction should be your top priority.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

March 31 through April 6 – Colorado/Columbia Intersection

  • Spreading the aggregate base continues this week.
  • Streetlight prep begins, placing conduit and junction boxes.
  • The new curbs will be formed and poured throughout the week.
  • 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.

A map depicting the work area and road closure at the Colorado Ave. & Columbia St. intersection, and the detour along Shelvin Hixon Dr and Emkay Dr.

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS

A photo of heavy equipment grading the project site in preparation for the aggregate base.
Above: Heavy equipment continues the grading in preparation for the aggregate base

A photo of the work crew testing the newly relocated waterlines. Cones and yellow tape surround the project perimeter. There is equipment and mounds of earth from the waterline trench excavation at the project site.
Above: A crew member and a City Inspector testing the newly relocated waterlines 

An aerial picture overlooking work crews, equipment, and the Colorado/Columbia intersection construction site as of March 26, 2021.
Above: An aerial picture of the construction site as of March 26, 2021

PROJECT DESIGN

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

An exhibit depicting a preview of the design of the Colorado/Columbia roundabout.

BUSINESS ACCCESS

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

 

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