Franklin Avenue Temporary One-way Closure Begins September 2
KTVZ – News Team
Construction will begin on Franklin Avenue, between Fourth and Eighth streets, to improve safety for all users. To reduce impacts to traffic, one direction of travel will remain open during construction. A temporary one-way closure of eastbound Franklin Avenue will be in place from Fourth Street to Eighth Street beginning September 2*. The one-way closure, between Fourth Street and Eighth Street, will occur east of Third Street/Highway 97. Once one side of the street is completed, the closure will switch direction to westbound. Use detours on Greenwood Avenue and plan for extra travel time. Access to businesses will remain open throughout construction.
The City will be hosting a Preconstruction Information Booth, 4-6 p.m. on Aug. 25 in Juniper Park, 800 NE Sixth St. at the park space south of tennis courts. The park space is easily accessible from the Seventh Street parking lot. City staff will be available to explain elements of the project and what to expect during construction. Community members are invited to stop by to ask questions and learn more about the construction project.
Project improvements aim to reduce conflict points and calm traffic to improve safety for all users. Replacing and widening sidewalks, shared use path improvements, and new crosswalks will also provide safer connections for pedestrians and bicycles traveling between neighborhoods, schools, parks, and trails.
The detour map and project information is available on the Franklin Avenue webpage at bendoregon.gov/midtowncrossings.