Weekly Road Construction Update Week of November 5 to November 11

This week’s photo shows installation of concrete curbs occurring on Hunnell Rd.

Hunnell Road: Loco Road to Tumalo Road Improvement (Bend Area) – Earthwork will be occurring on Hunnell Road between Rogers Road and Pohaku Road. Work will include placement of aggregate base. Utility work will also be occurring between Pohaku Road and Tumalo Road.

Traffic Information – Hunnell Road is closed to through traffic between Loco Road and Tumalo Road. Local residents should access Bowery Lane from U.S. Highway 97. Intermittent lane closures facilitated by flaggers may also be occurring along Hunnell Road. Road users should expect delays of up to 20 minutes during work hours.

Powell Butte Highway & Butler Market Road Utility Work (Bend Area) – Underground utility work will be occurring at the intersection of Powell Butte Highway with Butler Market Road.

Traffic Information – Shoulder closures and intermittent lane closures facilitated by flaggers will be occurring along Powell Butte Highway and Butler Market Road. Road users should exercise caution and expect delays of up to 20 minutes during work hours.

U.S. Highway 20: Tumalo - Cooley Project (Bend Area) – Miscellaneous trimming and cleanup work will be occurring near the Cook Avenue-O.B. Riley Road intersection and the U.S. 20-Old Bend Redmond Highway intersection.

Traffic Information – The U.S. 20/Old Bend-Redmond Highway and U.S. 20/Cook Avenue roundabouts are both open to two-lane traffic as of Nov. 1. Intermittent road work will continue near both roundabouts through the month of November, including local roadways in Tumalo. Road users should use caution and expect delays.

*** Note that work hours are subject to change based on weather conditions. ***

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit:  deschutescounty.gov or TripCheck.com

Contact:  Deschutes County Road Department at (541) 388-6581

News Release Issued: November 3, 2023