NW Lower Bridge Way / 43rd Street Intersection Improvement Project

NEWS

The Virtual Open House has closed. Members of the public can continue to view the Virtual Open House materials at: www.deschutes.org/LBW_43rd 

Additional project documents are available under "Supporting Documents" below. A summary of the community feedback from the Virtual Open House will be posted on the website soon, along with additional information about project next steps.

PURPOSE AND NEED

NW Lower Bridge Way is an east-west rural collector connecting the area west of Terrebonne to US 97. NW 43rd Street is a major collector and serves as the primary access route for more than 5,000 residents of Crooked River Ranch. NW 43rd Street intersects NW Lower Bridge Way at a three-legged intersection with stop sign control on the north leg only, where there has been a history of crashes. The intersection is a primary node for both recreational and residential traffic, and is bisected by the Sisters to Smith Rock Scenic Bikeway.

The NW Lower Bridge Way/ 43rd Street Intersection Improvement project is identified in the County’s 2020-2040 Transportation System Plan as a high-priority project.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Project scope includes:

• Conducting a safety and capacity analysis at the intersection of NW Lower Bridge Way / NW 43rd Street
• Revising intersection geometry to improve safety for vehicular and bicycle traffic
• Installing new pavement markings and signage

ESTIMATED COST AND SCHEDULE

The current estimated project cost is $2.8 million

Anticipated project schedule:

• Preliminary Engineering:     July 2023 – June 2024
• Right-of-Way:                         January 2024 - June 2025
• Construction:                         July 2025 – December 2025

Current project exhibits are available under “Supporting Documents” below.

COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS