UPDATE: Franklin Closure Direction Switch Begins Nov. 5
UPDATE: Franklin Avenue Construction Detour Changes – Westbound Closes and Eastbound Opens Wednesday, Nov. 5
The Franklin Avenue Improvements Project detour direction switch will now take place on Wednesday, Nov. 5 due to a construction delay.
The Franklin Avenue construction project, from NE Fourth Street to NE Eighth Street, is reaching a new milestone. Work on the south side is nearly complete, and the road closure and detour are scheduled to switch directions—westbound will close to traffic, and eastbound will open. This change will begin on Nov. 5 and continue through early December to complete the next phase of construction. The full project is ahead of schedule and, weather permitting, is expected to be completed in early December.

Note: Dates are estimates and subject to change.
Hawthorne Crossing – Sign up with ODOT to receive updates
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will lead and manage the full design and construction of the bridge. If you are interested in receiving email project updates for Hawthorne Crossing to follow the progress of the bridge, we encourage you to sign up for ODOT’s email list at https://direc.to/nvj6
The Midtown Crossings Project is improving east-west travel between downtown and the Central District and includes improvements to four key connections in the area: Greenwood Avenue, Hawthorne Avenue, Franklin Avenue, and Second Street.
To learn more about these projects and signup for project updates see our webpage at: bendoregon.gov/midtowncrossings.
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