(Photo courtesy of City of Bend)
Franklin Avenue Construction Starts in May
Construction on Franklin Avenue will be completed in three phases. Traffic impacts will change during each phase. Phase 1 includes replacing and upgrading underground water pipes on Franklin Avenue from First Street through Fourth Street. Work is estimated to begin in May and continue through June.
What to Expect During Phase 1 Construction-May through June
- Night work from 7pm-7am. Night work traffic control includes lane closures and occasional flagging, but traffic will be open in both directions.
- During the day, expect normal traffic flow.
- The construction area includes Franklin Avenue, NE First Street, NE Second Street, NE Third Street and NE Fourth Street.
Phase 2 construction will begin in June, pending City Council approval. Learn more about planned improvements and what you need to know about the upcoming construction, visit bendoregon.gov/midtowncrossing.
*Please note that the project schedule is subject to change.
Franklin Avenue Pre-construction Open House
Thank you to those who attended the April 7 open house. The project team shared the design and construction timing details for the upcoming construction on Franklin Avenue.
If you were not able to attend the informational open house in person, the same information is available online:
Visit the Online Pre-construction Open House
Midtown Crossings Project
The Midtown Crossings Project is improving east-west travel between downtown and the Central District and includes improvements to four key connections in the area: Greenwood Avenue, Hawthorne Avenue, Franklin Avenue and Second Street.
Sign up for project updates at bendoregon.gov/midtowncrossings.
Go Bond Dashboard
This project is funded by the Transportation GO Bond passed by voters in November 2020.
To keep things transparent and accountable, the Transportation Bond Oversight Committee created the GO BOND Dashboard. It gives you easy access to the latest GO Bond projects and is updated with financial information every quarter.
Learn More
Questions or Comments?
Construction Phone Line: 541-323-0771
Project website: bendoregon.gov/midtowncrossings
Project e-mail: midtownxings@bendoregon.gov
Project Contact:
Todd Johnson, Project Engineer
Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities & Language Assistance Services:
You can obtain this information in alternate formats such as Braille, electronic format, etc. Free language assistance services are also available. Please email accessibility@bendoregon.gov or call 541-693-2198. Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. All requests are subject to vendor processing times and should be submitted 48-72 hours in advance of events.
Servicios de asistencia lingüística e información sobre alojamiento para personas con discapacidad:
Puede obtener esta información en formatos alternativos como Braille, formato electrónico, etc. También disponemos de servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Póngase en contacto en correo electrónico accessibility@bendoregon.gov o número de teléfono 541-693-2198. Los usuarios del servicio de retransmisión deben marcar el 7-1-1. Por favor, envíe sus solicitudes con 48-72 horas de antelación al evento; todas las solicitudes están sujetas a los tiempos de procesamiento del proveedor.
