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Franklin Avenue
NIGHT WORK BEGINS MAY 18
The first phase of work on Franklin Avenue will begin Monday, May 18. This initial work is focused on replacing aging water pipes. Work will be completed at night to minimize traffic impacts.
Phase 1 – Night Work
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- WORK AREA: Franklin Avenue from First Street to Fourth Street
- DATES: Monday, May 18 through end of June
- TIME: Night work only, 7 p.m. -7 a.m.
- During the day expect normal traffic flow.
- TWO-WAY ACCESS: lane closures and occasional flagging, but traffic will be open in both directions, including on Franklin Avenue, Fourth, Third, Second and First streets.
Dates are estimates and subject to change.
LEARN MORE BELOW
The NE Franklin Avenue Corridor Project will reduce conflict points and calm traffic to improve safety for all users.
Franklin Avenue – Harriman Avenue to Fourth Street
As part of the Midtown Crossings Project, final design details continue for NE Franklin Avenue from Harriman Street to NE Fourth Street to reduce conflict points and calm traffic to improve safety for all.
PHASE 1 – Night Work
The first phase of work on Franklin Avenue will begin Monday, May 18. This initial work is focused on replacing aging water pipes. Work will be completed at night to minimize traffic impacts.
- WORK AREA: Franklin Avenue from First Street to Fourth Street
- DATES: May 18 – end of June
- TIME: Night work only, 7 p.m. -7 a.m.
- During the day expect normal traffic flow.
- TWO-WAY ACCESS: lane closures and occasional flagging, but traffic will be open in both directions, including on Franklin Avenue, Fourth, Third, Second and First streets.
What to expect during construction
- For your safety, please stay out of the construction areas.
- Plan ahead and allow extra travel time when in the area.
- Access to businesses will remain open throughout construction.
- Emergency response access will be maintained at all times.
FUTURE PHASES
- JUNE – complete street rebuilding from First Street to Fourth Street with traffic signal improvements at Third Street. This will require one-way lane closures beginning with Third Street to Fourth Street.
- SEPTEMBER – work will move west from First Street to Hill Street. This will require a full closure of Franklin Avenue. Detour routes will include Greenwood, Olney or Colorado avenues.
- The undercrossing will reopen temporarily from Thanksgiving Day through New Years Day.
- JANUARY – work will resume with full closure of Franklin Avenue from Harriman Street to First Street.
- One side of the undercrossing path will remain open at all times for pedestrians and bikes.
Dates are estimates and subject to change.
Franklin Avenue – Fourth Street to Eighth Street
Construction is complete on this segment for the season. Crews will return in spring 2026 to finish landscaping as well as potential pavement resurfacing of the road. Additional background information for Franklin Avenue between Fifth and Eighth streets is available on the Bend Bikeway Project website.
Note: dates are estimates and subject to change.
To increase efficiency, NE Franklin Avenue, between Fifth and Eighth streets, a portion of the Bend Bikeway Project was constructed as part of the Midtown Crossings Project. Work continues for NE Franklin Avenue from Harriman Street to Fifth Street.
Public Meetings
The project team appreciates the valuable input received from all participants.
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April 7, 2026 – Franklin Ave (from Harriman Street to NE Fourth Street) Pre-construction Open House
Feel free to browse the open house materials and information:
April 2026 Pre-construction Open House
- Dec. 5, 2024 to Jan. 7, 2025 – Franklin Avenue informational Online Open House
The comment period is now closed. However, the materials and meeting summary are available for viewing:
- Aug. 2024 – Franklin Avenue Open House and Community Survey
Browse the open house materials and summary report. The comment period is now closed.
