The Adams Avenue Streetscape Design Project encompasses an area located within the Downtown Commercial District along the Adams Avenue 80’ wide right-of-way from Cedar Street to Pine Street as well as sections of the side streets between Main and Adams Avenue. This corridor will share existing design elements of improved right-of-way within the downtown core with a focus on multi-modal design and connectivity, business/residential access, and landscaping.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS:
7/13/26 - Starting Monday 7/13/26 Deschutes Construction (Contractor) will be removing the travel lane asphalt and rebuilding the road bed starting at Pine Street working west to Fir Street. Expect block closures and/or flaggers until they have all of the base rock in place and compacted. Traffic will be able to drive and park on the base rock after it’s compacted until paving occurs in early August. Parking at times will be limited through the corridor. The Contractor will be working with property owners to make sure they give access to everyone adjacent to the active construction area. Intermittent street closures, lane shifts and restrictions will be in place. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians are advised to use caution in the area and expect brief delays during working hours. Access to homes and businesses will be maintained.
ESTIMATED COST AND BUDGET
Cost for the project was estimated at $4 million in 2021, to be funded by Street SDC, URA & Developer contribution
COUNCIL GOAL ALIGNMENT
Urban Renewal Agency: Develop a funding strategy and construction timing for the Adams Avenue Streetscape Project.
MILESTONES AND NEXT STEPS
Design was completed in 2019, updated in 2022 and again in 2025.
Bids opened February 25th, 2026 at 2:00 PM.
Construction to begin mid-April.
Substantial completion anticipated by September 30, 2026.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Paul Bertagna, Capital Projects Manager: pbertagna [at] ci.sisters.or.us (pbertagna[at]ci[dot]sisters[dot]or[dot]us)
