Columbia Roundabout Improvements Project Update – May 27, 2021

SAFETY FIRST

We hear from businesses in the area that motor vehicles are traveling at excessive speeds through local business parks. Please allow more time to reach your destination and follow detours.

With the upcoming concrete pour and changes in pedestrian paths, please follow the designated route on site. Concrete has a specific curing time; please do not use new sidewalks until crews have established the new pedestrian paths.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

 A photo of the path prepared for forming where the new concrete will be poured for a new sidewalk.  A photo of the path prepared for forming where the new concrete will be poured for a new sidewalk.


Above: Sidewalks are ready for forming and the new concrete to be poured

A photo of work crews and asphalt removal equipment.
Above: Equipment is arriving for asphalt removal

Simpson Avenue/Columbia Street Scheduled Construction

Week of May 27–June 2 (No work on May 31 in observance of Memorial Day)

  • Framing and pouring the northwest and southeast sidewalks.
  • Pedestrian paths are realigned to the new sidewalks
  • Clearing and preparation for the northeast and southwest sidewalks
  • Removal of existing asphalt begins

DETOURS IN EFFECT

Current Road Closures 

  • Simpson Ave and Columbia Intersection

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

GENERAL PROJECT NOTES

  • Business Access will remain open on all legs of this project affected by the detour.
  • Please do not enter the construction zone before, during, or after hours.
  • There are multiple construction projects in the area and throughout the City of Bend. Travel safely.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

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

Project Phone Line: (458) 256-6009

Project Contacts

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

Peter Guth, Project Public Involvement Team – pguth@dowl.com or (541) 385-4772

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

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