Phase 1 Construction Begins Early June
Pre-construction Information Booth May 27
The City is hosting a pre-construction information booth for Phase 1 of the Neff Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project. The community is invited to stop by to meet the project team and learn more about the proposed improvements and construction schedule.
Pre-construction Information Booth
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
4:30-6:30pm
1462 NE Cushing Dr. in the Patio Area between Hablo Taco and Abe Capanna’s Pizza
Phase 1 construction of the Neff Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements is expected to begin in early June 2026 through summer 2027, pending City Council approval. No full road closures are expected during the project construction. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Roadway shoulder work and temporary lane closures with flagging and minor delays are expected. Access to businesses will be maintained throughout construction.
Phase 1 proposed improvements include a shared use path and sidewalk in-fill where possible on Neff Road from east of the Larkspur Trail to Eagle Road.
Other proposed project phases include the shared use path improvements on Neff Road from 12th Street to Larkspur Trail, the Hillside Trail, and Neighborhood Greenway improvements on Norton Avenue between Sixth Street and 12th Street. These phases will be constructed by ODOT at a future date to be determined.
To learn more and stay up to date on this project visit bendoregon.gov/neffpedbike.
Project Areas
Download Pre-construction Fact Sheet
What To Expect During Construction
- Roadway shoulder work
- Two-way traffic will be maintained
- Temporary lane shifts and periodic flagging
- Minor delays
- Temporary bus stop changes
- Plan ahead and allow extra travel time when in the area
- Access to businesses will remain open throughout construction
- Heavy equipment, noise, and dust
- Stay Safe — the public should not enter the work zone
Dates are estimates and subject to change.
General Project Info
Neff Road connects to schools, parks, trails, medical facilities and more. Places that kids, parents, commuters and others in the City traveling east to west need to reach. Neff Road is identified on the GO Bond project list as one of the Citywide Key Routes to improve safe travel on a connected system for pedestrians and bicyclists while utilizing existing bike and pedestrian infrastructure, and the Bend Parks’ existing trail network.
2020 Transportation GO Bond: This project is funded by the voter-approved 2020 Transportation GO Bond. Find information about all the GO Bond projects and their current status on the GO Bond Dashboard at bendoregon.gov/gobond.
Questions or Comments?
Construction Phone Line: 541-323-0803
Project website: bendoregon.gov/neffpedbike
Project e-mail: neffpedbiketeam@bendoregon.gov
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.
