Bend North Corridor project groundbreaking celebration
Oct. 7, 2022
Media Availability
Event: Bend North Corridor groundbreaking celebration
Date: Monday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m.
Location: Email or call Kacey Davey for location and parking information
Speakers include:
- Kris Strickler - ODOT Director
- Gary Farnsworth - ODOT Region 4 Manager
- Sharon Smith - Oregon Transportation Commission
- Gena Goodman-Campbell - City of Bend Mayor
- Patti Adair - Deschutes County Commissioner
- Federal Highway Administration representative
Media availability: Speakers will be available for individual interviews following the event. B roll footage (ground and drone video) of the project area is available here.
Background:
U.S. 97 is the main north-south highway through the central portion of Oregon, connecting Oregon to California and Washington. U.S. 20 is a primary east-west highway in Oregon. In the Bend area, both highways are primary routes that help people get through town and connect to shopping, dining, businesses, schools and recreation. Central Oregon's population growth over the last decade has increased traffic congestion and, in turn, reduced safety for motor vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists. This project will relieve congestion and improve travel times, safety and mobility for all modes of transportation.
For more project information visit our website.
For more information and to RSVP:
Kacey Davey, ODOT PIO | 541-280-2716 | Kacey.L.Davey@odot.oregon.gov
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