Senator Broadman and Representative Levy tour Central Oregon roads and discuss safety
KTVZ News Team
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Senator Anthony Broadman and Representative Emerson Levy paid a visit to Central Oregon Friday to tour the area with officials from Bend and Redmond.
They focused on parts of local roads and highways, including the intersection of Murphy Road and Highway 97, sections of Knott Road, and several areas with ongoing safety concerns.
“We’re seeing a lot more need with the amount of housing that is developing,” said Anthony Broadman. “We’re one of the fastest growing regions, and it’s really important that our our street system matches the growth and the need for safety that we have throughout sisters Redmond, Bend and all of Deschutes County.”
The state legislature is considering a major transportation package this session, and the areas highlighted on the tour could receive funding for future maintenance projects.
Broadman and Levy emphasized a focus on improving local highways and expressed interest in adding medians.