I had posted back in March how the intersection of the Powell Butte Highway and Alfalfa Market and Neff Roads were closing to build a roundabout there. At the time, the main intersection was closed but they did build an access road for the main highway, which could be accessed … Continue reading
Just got this dispatch from the City: Beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 14 and continuing through the day, Revere Avenue will be closed at the railroad tracks between Division Street and NE Lytle Street. The BNSF railroad company will be replacing the tracks at the Revere Crossing. Marked … Continue reading
If you live in Alfalfa, or off of the Powell Butte Highway east of town (out towards the Bend Airport), be aware that the County will be closing the road at the Powell Butte/Alfalfa Market Road intersection for the construction of a new roundabout. From their release: On Monday, March … Continue reading
The City of Bend will be hosting a live chat Q&A session on snow removal on their Facebook page today, Tuesday, December 1st, starting at 2:30pm. Every year we get a lot of questions about how the city plows the streets and we want to try and answer some of those … Continue reading
Just got a note from the City that the Colorado Avenue Bridge will be closed three days longer than originally expected: The Colorado Avenue Bridge closure is being extended to Friday, November 20. The bridge was originally scheduled to open November 17 with the completion of Bend Parks and Recreation … Continue reading
Starting today, October 5, the Colorado Avenue Bridge will be closed to traffic for the next six weeks, through November 17. It’s part of an extension to the Deschutes River Trail system that’s been underway, along with the new Whitewater Park project, and a new sewer line is going in … Continue reading
If you live on the southeast side of town and/or commute on or around Reed Market Road, be aware that Reed Market is going to be closed for a few weeks starting September 22. Here’s the release the City sent out: Reed Market Rd. will be closed in both directions beginning … Continue reading
Do you like trains? How about model trains? Then you should check out the Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Club and their open house next weekend—they’re celebrating their 20th annual Family Fun Day. From 10am to 4pm both Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th, you’ll be able to check out … Continue reading
When did this happen? The best I can say is, I was driving on 27th Street on Saturday and the signs saying “Speed Limit 35” (note they do say “Speed Limit” and not just “Speed” like most Oregon speed signs) all looked quite new. But I don’t drive 27th often … Continue reading
This was posted yesterday: ODOT is lowering the speed limit on the north Business 97 stretch from 45 to 35 MPH. ODOT highway managers said Tuesday they have lowered the speed limit on Business97/US Highway 20 from 45 mph to 35 mph on Bend’s north side, from Empire Boulevard to … Continue reading