Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – March 21, 2022

SAFETY FIRST

Please be neighborly and use the designated and signed detours. Travel safely!

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

An aerial photo overlooking the temporary bypass bicycle and pedestrian path. There is a cyclist using the path.
Above: Temporary bypass bicycle and pedestrian path

An aerial photo overlooking work crews using excavators to continue demolition work to curbs & sidewalks and excavation in preparation for installing drywells and sedimentation maintenance holes.
Above: Crews continue demolition work to curbs and sidewalks and excavation in preparation for installing drywells and sedimentation maintenance holes

Construction Update for Week of March 21 – March 25

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

  • Crews will continue excavating Wilson Avenue and 9th Street and the removal of curbs and sidewalks.
  • Installation work will continue on the 9th Street catch basins.
  • Crews will continue digging and installing drywells to capture stormwater runoff.

DETOURS IN EFFECT

  • WILSON AVENUE DETOUR: 3rd Street to Reed Market Road to 15th Street.
  • 9th STREET DETOUR: Reed Market Road to 15th Street to Wilson Avenue to Bridgeford Blvd. to Zeller Lane.  
  • WILSON AVENUE & 9th STREET INTERSECTION: Fully closed to all vehicle traffic. Pedestrians and bicyclists will need to detour around closed sidewalks and should follow posted routes.

A map depicting the road closure at the intersection of Wilson Avenue & 9th Street.

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 in spreading 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

 

THIS IS A TRANSPORTATION GO BOND PROJECT. THANK YOU VOTERS! 

To learn about more projects around Bend that are included on the GO Bond, visit www.bendoregon.gov/gobond.

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