Construction – and detours – begin soon on new roundabout coming to Skyline Ranch and Skyliners roads

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A new roundabout is about to be built at the intersection of Skyline Ranch Road and Skyliners Road on Bend's Westside, and that will mean a detour for summertime drivers.

Construction is scheduled to start Monday, June 16 and continue through the end of August, with a full closure of the intersection.

"The project is taking place over the summer months to lessen the impact on nearby schools," city officials said Monday. "Once completed, this roundabout will facilitate more efficient traffic movement at this very busy intersection."

The roundabout is being funded and built by the developer of the Discovery West neighborhood as part of their development agreement with the City of Bend.

The construction of this roundabout will facilitate the completion of Skyline Ranch Road over the next couple of years, north to Shevlin Park Road.

The intersection of Skyliners Road and Skyline Ranch Road will be closed during construction, with a detour in place. Skyliners Road traffic will be detoured via Mt. Washington Drive to NW Crossing Drive to Skyliners Road. 

Skyline Ranch Road traffic will be detoured. Traffic heading north on Skyline Ranch Road (from Tetherow) will need to use Metolius to get to Mt. Washington Drive, then follow the detour routes.