Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – June 21, 2022

SAFETY FIRST

The Wilson Corridor Improvements project will provide a cycle-friendly corridor including protected bike lanes, shared-use paths, and the City of Bend’s first-ever bicycle-protected roundabout at the intersection of 9^th Street and Wilson Avenue. The roundabout will operate the same as a single-lane roundabout but with a protected bike lane around the outside between the sidewalk and vehicle lane, adding an additional crossing for cyclists next to the pedestrian crossing on each leg. Cyclists will have the option to utilize the protected bike lane or travel lane.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR JUNE 20 – JUNE 24

Wilson Avenue Corridor Project – 9^th Street and Wilson Avenue Roundabout

• Paving will begin on Tuesday, June 21, and is expected to be completed Friday, June 24. Driveways will be temporarily closed for limited durations (typically less than 30 minutes). Construction workers will notify businesses one hour in advance of obstructing driveways and assist in finding temporary parking on side streets during temporary closures. Please be prepared for flaggers coordinating traffic control. 
• Landscape and irrigation work will continue, including the placement of rock and boulders. 
• Final work will continue in preparation for the roundabout opening on Thursday, June 30.

Above: 9^th Street and Wilson Avenue roundabout

Above: 9^th Street and Wilson Avenue roundabout facing west

Above: 9^th Street and Wilson Avenue roundabout facing east

DETOURS IN EFFECT

The 9^th Street/Wilson Avenue intersection remains closed.

An interactive map of closures and detours can be found 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.

PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS

• EMS, buses, and many other delivery/service providers have been included on this distribution list.
• Please help us spread the word to your clients, customers, and delivery personnel regarding detouring and closures.
• Share the project website information (provided below), where others can also sign up for updates.
• 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?

Project Website: www.bendoregon.gov/wilson

24-Hour Construction Phone Line: (541) 322-9919

Project Contacts

• Sinclair Burr, PE – Project Manager – sburr@bendoregon.gov
• ShanRae Hawkins – Project Public Involvement Coordinator – shanrae@hellostingray.com

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.