ODOT sets open house on new mountain-themed design for Bend’s Hawthorne Avenue pedestrian and bridge crossing
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation is hosting an upcoming open house on Bend’s Hawthorne Crossing project and its new design, including a chance to meet the project team, ask questions and provide comments. An online open house debuted Wednesday that offers background and details on the project.
The in-person open house is set for Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Dogwood at The Pine Shed, 821 NE. Second St. in Bend.
On Sept. 24, Bend City Council selected a new, truss bridge style for the Hawthorne Crossing, a $32 million project that will provide a bicycle and pedestrian bridge to connect east and west Bend.
The city says it’s a lower-cost option for both construction and maintenance costs, compared to the earlier choice of a single tower cable stay design, and also will be easier to construct.
“A mountain theme will be integrated to ensure the bridge is iconic and unique to Bend,” the city says.
The new bridge type will be shown, as well as details on connecting the bridge to Bend’s bike network. ODOT will have members of the project team along with subject matter experts available to answer questions.
While ODOT will lead and manage the full design and construction of the bridge, the city says, “The project team is working closely with the City of Bend to ensure coordination and city values are reflected throughout this project.”
For individuals unable to attend in person, and who would like to review the bridge design and/or provide comment, the online open house will be open until Dec. 9, on ODOT’s website.
If you are interested in receiving email project updates for Hawthorne Crossing to follow the progress of the bridge, the city encourages you to sign up for ODOT’s email list at https://direc.to/nHLq.
To learn more, visit the project page.