Road Closure: Wells Acres Road closure to begin May 11th through mid-August

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Wells Acres Road will close at Butler Market Road beginning Monday, May 11. The closure is part of the ongoing Butler Market & Wells Acres Roundabout and Key Route Project and is expected to last until about mid-August.

During the closure, Purcell Boulevard will serve as the designated detour route for drivers. Butler Market Road will continue to be open to eastbound traffic only. This phase of work will focus on constructing a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Butler Market Road and Wells Acres Road.

Improvements at the Butler Market Road and Wells Acres Road intersection have been a long-standing priority for the surrounding neighborhoods. The new single-lane roundabout is designed to improve safety and traffic flow for all travel modes.

Additional key route upgrades will create a safer, more accessible bike and pedestrian corridor along Butler Market Road. Concurrent work includes sewer system improvements, which aim to increase efficiency, reduce construction impacts and make the best use of project resources.

The public is encouraged to plan ahead for travel, follow all posted detours and allow extra time when in the area. Further information and construction updates are available by visiting bendoregon.gov/butler-wells.

Crews are making steady progress on the overall project. Wells Acres Road is expected to reopen to traffic around mid-August.