Bend North Corridor

New southbound lanes opening Friday

On the evening of Friday July 26, southbound traffic on U.S. 97 will be permanently shifted to the newly built southbound U.S. 97 parkway. With this change, the southbound U.S. 97 onramp at Robal Lane will open.

For access to shopping from U.S. 97 southbound, take Exit 134/ U.S. 97 Business at Grandview Avenue. There is no access to the shopping areas once you have passed Exit 134. If you miss the exit, please continue to Exit 136/Butler Market to turn around. Please do not perform dangerous U-turns on U.S. 97.

For access to shopping from Empire Avenue, travelers will cross over U.S. 97, turn right at the stoplight to U.S. 20, and access the shopping center from the Robal Lane Roundabout. This will continue until the new Business U.S. 97 access road is built at 3rd street which is scheduled to open mid-August.

Travelers wanting to access shopping from northbound U.S. 97 will do so by taking Exit 135A and continue to Business U.S. 97. There is no access to the shopping areas once you have passed 135A. If you miss the exit, continue to Deschutes Market Road to turn around. Please do not perform dangerous U-turns on U.S. 97.

Travelers wanting to access U.S. 20 from northbound U.S. 97 will do so by taking exit 135A to the Sisters Loop Ramp.

U.S. 97 Bend North Corridor Overview Map

North Interchange Overview Map

South Interchange Overview Map

Work is weather dependent and our schedules may change. Learn more about the work we're doing by visiting the project page.

Use Caution in the Work Zone

Pay attention in the work zone, slow down and move over – imagine this is where you work! Always drive safely, watch for construction signs and workers. Remember that fines double in all Oregon work zones, whether workers and signs are present or not.

Accommodation or Translation Requests

To request information in an alternative format or to request an accommodation under Civil Rights Title VI, call 541-316-3941 or use the statewide Oregon Relay Service: 7-1-1.

Where traffic is routed through or around a work zone, pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will also be provided routes through or around the work zone.

To request information in other languages, call 541-316-3941.

Para solicitar información en otros idiomas, llame a 541-316-3941.

For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1. For questions about this project contact Meghan Blyth, community affairs coordinator, 541-316-3941.

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