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Franklin Ave Closures & Detours Explained | Bend News
Franklin Avenue in Bend is getting a major makeover—with traffic chaos ahead. Starting August 17th, one-way streets will flip between Second-Third and Third-Fourth Streets as crews install new storm drains, curbs, sidewalks, and separated bike lanes. Businesses stay open, emergency access remains clear, and northbound drivers detour via Greeley Ave. Things ramp up mid-September: Franklin closes completely from First to Hill St. (including the undercrossing) on Sept. 14th, with detours down Greenwood, Olney, and Colorado Avenues. A temporary reprieve? Yes—the undercrossing reopens Thanksgiving…
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