Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – May 15, 2023

SAFETY FIRST

Safety is a shared responsibility—motorists need to be watchful for pedestrians and bicyclists, drive at slower speeds, avoid distraction, and know the laws regarding when pedestrians have the right-of-way.

• Be prepared for bicyclists to use the entire lane. Bicyclists are entitled to the entire lane if needed. 
• Before making a turn, be sure the path is clear of any pedestrians or bicyclists. 
• Give bicyclists a wide berth when passing and only pass when it is safe to do so.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Week of May 15 – May 19

 The 15^th Street and Wilson Avenue Roundabout opened on Friday, May 12! 

• Final paving will occur between 15^th Street and Wildcat Drive. 
• Irrigation and landscape work will continue along 15^th Street over the coming weeks. 

The final phase of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project will be constructed in three stages. The first stage of construction begins Monday, May 15, and includes the modernization of Wilson Avenue from 4^th Street through Centennial Street. 

STAGE ONE: 4^th Street through Centennial Street

• Traffic control measures will be installed. Please be prepared for flaggers and a westbound detour between 4^th and 9^th Street.  
• Crews will begin work on a new waterline at 4^th Street.

WILSON AVENUE WESTBOUND DETOUR – beginning the week of May 15

Take 9^th Street south to Reed Market Road. Turn right on Reed Market Road. Turn right on 3^rd Street and continue to Wilson Avenue.

Stage One: May 15, 2023 – Fall 2023 

Modernization of Fourth Street through Centennial Street improvements include: 

• Crossing at 5^th Street with refuge island to help protect pedestrians 
• Dura-curbs used for on-street bike lane protection 
• Curb extensions to improve the visibility of pedestrians along Wilson Avenue 
• Crosswalk lighting will be added at the 2^nd Street and 5^th Street pedestrian crossings

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.