Work on the Olney Avenue Improvements Project continues as crews proceed with the construction project despite a delay in work from Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway crews.
In late December, the BNSF Railway’s signal crew was reassigned to Washington state for emergency flood response causing a delay in the Olney project.
BNSF Railway crews plan to be back on Olney Avenue in mid-January to wrap up signal improvements by early February. These upgrades (specifically related to the railroad gate arms and flashing lights) must be completed before the road can safely reopen.
The City’s contractor is working to complete this project as quickly as possible with collaboration from BNSF Railway. Paving and concrete work will continue by the railroad crossing through the end of January. Please do not enter the closed construction zone before, during, or after hours as there are open trenches, heavy equipment and other hazards throughout the closed work zone.
Recently, a section of Olney Avenue opened between First and Third streets. This stretch of road includes a new safe crossing at Olney Avenue and Second Street.
For more information and to stay up to date on the Olney Avenue Improvements Project visit bendoregon.gov/olney.