Traffic Alert: Franklin Avenue to Temporarily Reopen in Bend for Holiday Season

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The City of Bend announced on Monday that Franklin Avenue will temporarily reopen on November 20th through January 3rd for the holiday season.

The road is currently under construction as crews work to improve infrastructure.

The city has posted this message on their website:

Franklin Avenue, from Harriman Street to First Street is closed to vehicles until the end of May, with a temporarily holiday season reopening from the end of day on November 20 through January 3, 2027. While the underpass will be open to traffic, construction will continue in other areas of the project corridor, and Franchise Utility work is expected along Hill Street. Please continue to use caution when traveling in the area and follow posted signs.

The underpass will close on January 4 and allow crews to resume construction in the underpass and along Franklin Avenue. Detour routes include Third Street, Greenwood Avenue and Wall and Bond streets. Olney Avenue and Colorado Avenue will also be fully accessible during the undercrossing closure.