Olney Avenue Project Update – March 28, 2025

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: March 24– April 4 

Work Area 1: NW Portland Avenue/NE Olney Avenue from the river to NE First Street

Crews are installing the new 18” waterline on NW Portland Avenue through the NW Wall Street/NE Olney Avenue intersection. Temporary water bypasses are being utilized to ensure businesses have water throughout construction. Crews are prepping for installation of the sewer force main installation happening next week.  Utilities relocation work will continue. Excavation work will continue along Olney Avenue, between NW Wall Street and NE First Street. Preparation for the sewer line boring under the railroad begins the first week of April. 

The City’s Westside Pump Station Project, located within the Olney Project area, has completed sewer pump upgrades and is finishing backfilling and paving in their excavated work area. 

The intersection of NW Wall Street/NE Olney Avenue is anticipated to remain closed through May 2025. 

Work Area 2: NE First Street/NE Olney Avenue Intersection to the east side of NE Second Street/NE Olney Avenue

Crews are installing the new sewer line and connecting manholes.  Temporary sewer bypasses are being utilized to ensure businesses have sewer service throughout construction.

ACCESS UPDATES

• The NE Olney Avenue/NE Second Street Intersection is open
• The NE Olney Avenue/NE First Street Intersection is closed for sewer improvements through April. All businesses remain open and can be accessed by driveways on NE First Street and NE Second Street.
• NW Portland Avenue between NW Steidl Road and NW Wall Street is closed to all vehicles through April 18. All business, resident, tenant, and delivery access needs to utilize NW Vermont Place
• A pedestrian and bicycle temporary access route for the Deschutes Rail Trail crossing is being routed around the project work area.
• For additional vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle detour information, please reference this detour  map.
• EMS, buses and other delivery/service providers have been included on this distribution list.

GENERAL PROJECT NOTES

Access to all businesses along the construction area is maintained. All businesses are open.

Please do not enter the closed construction zone before, during, or after hours. Stay far away from closed construction areas and equipment. There are open trenches, heavy equipment and other hazards throughout the closed work zone.

Daytime work hours are in effect from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Noise, vibration and dust during regular working hours.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

• Construction Phone Line: 541-322-9919
• Project website: www.bendoregon.gov/olneypedbike
• Project e-mail: olneypedbike@bendoregon.gov

Project Contacts

• Carrie Harris –  Project Manager
• Madeline Allen-Sandoz –  Associate Engineer
• Linda Swearingen – Project Public Involvement Coordinator

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS