Butler Market & Wells Acres Roundabout and Key Route Project Update

This City of Bend, Oregon project update meeting on June 4, 2025, provided detailed information about the Butler Market & Wells Acres Roundabout and Key Route construction project. The presentation covered the construction schedule, which is planned over two seasons starting in August 2025, pending City Council contract approval in mid-July. The project includes phased construction with specific stages, traffic detours, and closures, notably a 95-day closure of Wellsacres Road to connect to the new roundabout. The update emphasized safety improvements such as raised bike lanes with vertical curbs, pedestrian pathways, and traffic calming measures. The roundabout aims to reduce collisions and improve safety for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. While no specific contract awards or vendor names were mentioned, the presentation noted the project is budget-dependent and that the City Council will consider the construction contract soon, indicating upcoming procurement activity related to this infrastructure project.