Franklin Ave Lane Closures Begin July 6

Bend News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

Traffic on Franklin Avenue is about to get busy — starting Monday, July 6, a westbound lane between Third and Fourth Streets will close for a month as crews tackle major upgrades: new waterlines, stormwater dry-wells, and safer street rebuilding. Eastbound traffic stays open until September, with detours via Eighth, Greenwood, and Third Streets. Businesses and emergency access remain unaffected. Expect more changes in September as work shifts westward, including a full closure of Franklin Avenue and the undercrossing — which will reopen briefly for Thanksgiving through New Year’s. From…