Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – January 13, 2023

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Modernization of 9th Street to 15th Street – January 16 through January 20 

  • Crews will install wall blocks needed to construct the retaining wall for the future roundabout. 
  • Trench work to place underground utilities between Manley Place and the south side of 15th Street continues. 
  • Crews will continue excavating the curb and sidewalk at the SE corner of Wilson Avenue. 
  • Curb excavation will continue along the north side of Wilson Avenue between 15th Street and Manley Place. 
  • This work will continue through the end of the week. 
  • Drywell installation work continues. 

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

GENERAL PROJECT NOTES

Please be prepared for flaggers coordinating traffic control and possible short delays around the intersection of Wilson Avenue and 15th Street. Drivers will have full access, and no significant impacts are anticipated to 15th Street until late February 2023. 

  • 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

  • Please help us in spreading the word to your clients, customers, and delivery personnel regarding detouring and closures. 
  • 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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