Stretch of Bend’s Reed Market Road reopening

Starting Tuesday, Bend’s Southeast Reed Market Road will be open to two-way traffic between the new American Lane bridge and Third Street, city officials said Monday.

From the new American Lane bridge to the 15 th Street roundabout, traffic will continue eastbound only.

The rest of the Reed Market Road project is expected to continue as follows:

In about mid-September, (schedules depend on railroad work), there will be a temporary, full closure of Reed Market between the new American Lane bridge and Ninth Street.

Eastbound traffic will be diverted north on Paiute/Centennial to Wilson Avenue or south on American Lane. During that time, it would be best to avoid Reed Market, officials said. This phase could last up to 10 days. Eastbound will resume on Reed Market as soon as the railroad crossing is done.

Opening Reed Market to two-way traffic between new American Lane bridge and 15 th – which signifies the completion of this entire project – is still scheduled for November.

The city is currently considering options for reducing traffic congestion on Wilson Avenue. “Implementation of best options will be completed as soon as possible,” the city said.

More information on the project is available at www.bendoregon.gov/reedmarketroad