Weekly Road Construction Update Week of March 3 to March 9
Hunnell Road: Loco Road to Tumalo Road Improvement (Bend Area) – Water utility and irrigation work will be occurring on Hunnell Road between Pohaku Road and Tumalo Road. Overhead utility work will also be occurring at the intersection of Hunnell Road with Tumalo Road.
Traffic Information – Hunnell Road remains closed to traffic between Pohaku Road and Tumalo Road. Access for local traffic will be maintained during construction. Work hours are 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Gribbling Road Bridge Replacement (Bend Area) – Guardrail installation work will be occurring on Gribbling Road near the Central Oregon Irrigation Canal.
Traffic Information – Gribbling Road is closed to traffic at the Central Oregon Irrigation Canal for bridge replacement work. A designated detour route is in place via U.S. Highway 20, Gosney Road and Ward Road. Access for local traffic will be maintained during construction. Work hours are 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Powell Butte Highway & Butler Market Road Utility Work (Bend Area) – Utility work will be occurring near the intersection of Powell Butte Highway and Butler Market Road.
Traffic Information – Shoulder closures and intermittent lane closures 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.
***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: March 1, 2024