Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – January 12, 2024

SAFETY FIRST 

Tips for Driving in the Snow 

  • Drive slowly. Adjust your speed down to account for lower traction when driving on snow or ice. 
  • Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Apply the gas slowly to regain traction and avoid skids. Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads. 
  • Increase your following distance to five to six seconds. This increased margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop. 
  • Don’t stop going up a hill. Get some inertia going on a flat roadway before going up and don’t stop on a hill. 

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: January 15-19

STAGE 2 Improvements: Second Street to Fourth Street

  • Excavation work will continue between Third Street and Fourth Street.

  • Crews will continue stormwater installation between Second Street and Third Street. 

Wilson Avenue traffic in both eastbound and westbound directions is closed between Third Street and Fourth Street.  

Full closure of Wilson Avenue from third street to fourth street begins January 8 through June 2024

Wilson Project construction stages

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 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
  • 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 at bendoregon.gov/wilson

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

  • Construction Phone Line: (541) 322-9919
  • Project website: 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 bendoregon.gov/gobond.

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