Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – April 24, 2023

SAFETY FIRST

A photo of the National Work Zone Awareness Week logo.

Please join us for an informational meeting to learn about the third and final phase of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project on Wednesday, April 26, between 5:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. at Larkspur Community Center. Stage One improvements are slated to begin in mid-May.

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.

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 24 – APRIL 28

  • Crews will continue pouring the concrete pavement section in the roundabout. 
  • Irrigation and landscape work will continue.

An aerial photo of the 15th Street roundabout facing west.
Above:15th Street roundabout facing west.

An aerial photo overlooking 15th Street, facing west from Wildcat Dr.
Above: 15th Street facing west from Wildcat Drive.

15th Street Intersection Closure – February 20 – 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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