Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – March 17, 2023

SAFETY FIRST

With the arrival of spring, sunrise and sunset times will shift. Be prepared for unexpected sun glare.

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 You can participate by visiting the project website at bendoregon.gov/Wilson.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – MARCH 20 THROUGH MARCH 24

• Crews will continue pouring sidewalks for the future roundabout. 
• Sewer and water work will continue. 
• Prep work continues on the new retaining wall being constructed on the north side of the extension of Wilson Avenue to Wildcat Drive.

15^th Street Intersection Closure – February 20 Through Late April 2023 (weather permitting)

The intersection of Wilson Avenue and 15^th Street is closed through late April, weather permitting, for the construction of the 15^th Street roundabout. 

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

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

EASTBOUND DETOUR 
Take Wilson Avenue to 9^th 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.