Wall Street/Olney Avenue update: Portland Avenue water line in place, intersection still closed through May

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Crews have finished installation of the new 18” waterline on NW Portland Avenue through the NW Wall Street/NE Olney Avenue intersection, City of Bend officials say.

Temporary water bypasses are being utilized to ensure businesses have water throughout construction.  The base for the new shared-use path along NW Portland Avenue is complete.  New concrete, lighting, and signal line equipment is beginning to be installed on NW Portland Avenue and at the NW Wall Street/NE Olney Avenue intersection.

Crews are installing the sewer force main.  Utilities relocation work will continue. Excavation work will continue along NE Olney Avenue, between NW Wall Street and NE First Street.

Crews have dug a bore pit on the east side of the railroad in preparation for the sewer line boring under the railroad. Boring for the sewer line begins April 15.

The intersection of NW Wall Street/NE Olney Avenue is anticipated to remain closed through May 2025.