Deschutes County, OR

26/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 27/07/2024 00:05

Weekly Road Construction Update - July 28 to August 3

Projects administered by Deschutes County:

Powell Butte Highway/Butler Market Road Intersection Improvement (Bend Area)- Excavation and grading work will be occurring along Powell Butte Highway near Butler Market Road.Traffic Information- 24-hour flagging will be occurring along Powell Butte Highway for roundabout construction. Road users should use caution when navigating the new roundabout. The north entrance to the Bend Municipal Airport remains closed to traffic until August 8. Airport users can access the property from the south entrance. Butler Market Road between Powell Butte Highway and Dickey Road also remains closed during construction. A designated detour route is in place via Nelson Road and Dickey Road, with a posted speed limit of 35 MPH.Chip Seal (Sisters Area)- Deschutes County crews will be chip sealing the following roads (weather permitting):

  • Glen Vista Road
  • Mathers Road
  • Old Bend Redmond Highway
  • OB Riley Road
  • 19th Street
  • Morrill Road
  • McGrath Road
  • Boones Borough Drive
  • Sylvan Loop

Traffic Information- Road users should anticipate single lane closures facilitated by flaggers and delays of up to 20 minutes during work hours, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday.Old Bend Redmond Highway/S Canal Boulevard (Tumalo/Redmond Areas)- Final trimming and cleanup work will be occurring along Old Bend Redmond Highway and S Canal Boulevard.Traffic Information- Intermittent single-lane closures facilitated by flaggers may occur during daytime hours. Road users should exercise caution.

Projects administered by other agencies:

US Route 97: Terrebonne (Oregon Department of Transportation)- Demolition and excavation work will be occurring on 11th Street in Terrebonne between US Route 97 and Central Avenue.Traffic Information- 11th Street will be closed to traffic between US Route 97 and Central Avenue. A designated detour route is in place via C Avenue, NW 16th Street and F Avenue. Access for local traffic will be maintained during construction.Butler Market Road Closure (City of Bend)- Road work is occurring on Butler Market Road between Eagle Road and Clyde Lane.Traffic Information- The westbound lane of Butler Market Road is closed to traffic between Eagle Road and Clyde Lane. A detour route for westbound traffic is in place via Hamehook Road and Deschutes Market Road.

*** Note that work hours are subject to change based on weather conditions. ***

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit: deschutescounty.gov/roador TripCheck.com

Contact: Deschutes County Road Department at (541) 388-6581