Wilson Avenue Corridor Project Update – May 5, 2022

SAFETY FIRST

Each year sun glare is responsible for thousands of accidents across the U.S. Please pay extra attention to the time of day and other factors when driving during the hours with the highest risk of sun glare. 

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR MAY 9 – MAY 13

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

• Sewer line connections will be made at the north end of 9^th Street.
• Crews will continue pouring island and roundabout curbs, sidewalks, and driveways.
• The truck apron, designed to support the weight of large trucks and help long vehicles turn safely through the roundabout, will be poured.

DETOURS IN EFFECT

The 9^th Street/Wilson Avenue Intersection Remains Closed. 

An interactive map of closures and detours can be found online at 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.