NW Lower Bridge Way / 43rd Street Intersection Improvement Project

NW Lower Bridge Way / 43rd St Intersection Improvement Project

NEWS

Members of the public shared their input on the alternative designs in Spring 2024. The Roundabout concept was selected as the preferred alternative. The Virtual Open House has closed, but the Virtual Open House materials are available to view at: www.deschutes.org/LBW_43rd

The preferred concept (Roundabout concept) has been advanced to design. The Phase 2 Alternatives Analysis memorandum for the roundabout is available in the “Supporting Documents” below.

The next steps in the Project development are as follows:

Conduct environmental assessment and obtain necessary clearances for right-of-way acquisition

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/NW 43^rd St 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