Franklin Avenue Temporary One-way Closure Begins September 2
KTVZ – News Team
(Update: Adding video)
Construction will begin Tuesday 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. The one-way closure, between Fourth Street and Eighth Street, will occur east of Third Street/Highway 97.
To minimize traffic impacts, one direction of travel will remain open during construction:
September–October: Eastbound closed; westbound open
November–December: Westbound closed; eastbound open
Plan ahead for potential delays and use the posted detour route.
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.
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.