Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – April 03, 2023

Due to weather delays, the closure of the intersection of Wilson Avenue and 15th Street has been extended to mid-May.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 03 – APRIL 7

  • Crews will continue pouring curbs, islands, the truck apron, and sidewalks on 15th Street and for the future roundabout. 
  • Irrigation sleeves will be installed. 
  • Excavation and base rock work will continue for the roundabout. 

 A flyer announcing an Informational Meeting on Wednesday, April 26, 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM at the Larkspur Community Center, with a map of the three project stages.A Spanish flyer advertising the Informational Meeting on April 26, at 5 PM at the Larkspur Community Center.

15th Street Intersection Closure – February 20 Through Mid-May 2023 (weather permitting)

The intersection of Wilson Avenue and 15th Street is closed through mid-May, weather permitting, for the construction of the 15th Street roundabout. 

wilson detour see text below

NORTHBOUND DETOUR 
Take 15th Street to Reed Market Road. Turn right on 9th Street. Turn right on Franklin Avenue. Turn right on 10th Street (turns into Bear Creek Road).

SOUTHBOUND DETOUR 
Take Wilson Avenue to 3rd Street. Turn left on 3rd Street. Turn left on Reed Market Road.

EASTBOUND DETOUR 
Take Wilson Avenue to 9th Street.

An interactive map of closure and detours can be found online at www.bendoregon.gov/traffic.

GENERAL PROJECT NOTES 

  • Access to all area businesses along the construction area will be maintained.
  • Please do not enter the construction zone before, during, or after hours.
  • Daytime work hours are in effect from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
  • There are many construction projects in the area and throughout the City of Bend. Travel safely.

PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS

  • EMS, buses, and other delivery/service providers have been included on this distribution list.
  • Share the website information where others can also sign up for updates. www.bendoregon.gov/wilson
  • 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?

Construction Phone Line: (541) 322-9919

Project website: www.bendoregon.gov/wilson

Project Contacts:

  • Sinclair Burr, PE – Project Manager  
  • ShanRae Hawkins – Project Public Involvement Coordinator

The Wilson Avenue Corridor Project is the first Transportation General Obligation (GO) Bond project approved by voters in 2020. To learn about more projects around Bend included in the GO Bond, visit www.bendoregon.gov/gobond.

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