BEND, Ore. -- Construction to add a roundabout to a major thoroughfare in northeast Bend is set to begin Monday. That means traffic disruptions and a detour set to last for a year.
A roundabout is being added to Butler Market Road at Wells Acres Road, known for being a tough and sometimes dangerous spot for drivers trying to turn left onto Butler Market Road.
In addition, the project will install a new sewer main and bicycle and pedestrian improvements, including stamped concrete buffers between vehicle traffic and bike lanes, between Brinson Boulevard and the Eighth Street roundabout.
Starting Monday, Sept. 22, the city will close westbound traffic between Brinson Boulevard and Eighth Street. That means westbound drivers will have to detour by taking Brinson to Boyd Acres Road to get back to Butler Market Road. Eastbound traffic will remain open in the construction zone.
This is Phase One of a two-phase project. The full project is set to finish in the fall of 2026. The city confirmed to Central Oregon Daily that the westbound closure and detour will be in place for the duration.
The project is part of the 2020 Transportation GO Bond which voters approved in 2020.
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