Site work and paving for a sidewalk / parking lot in Bend, Oregon. Conceptual plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

https://ktvz.com/news/top-stories/2025/12/01/future-of-key-deschutes-county-interchange-project-uncertain-as-odot-funding-remains-undecided/ BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] -- The future of a critical interchange project at US 97 and Baker Road in Deschutes County is uncertain, as funding from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) remains unresolved. In a recent meeting, ODOT presented the status and plans for this interchange, which has been years in the making and aims to improve safety and alleviate congestion in a rapidly growing area of south Bend. The US 97/Baker Road interchange was originally constructed about 30 years ago to serve rural traffic and truck movement between US 97 and US 20. However, urban growth in south Bend has led to significant congestion and safety issues that are expected to worsen with planned housing and employment expansion. ODOT’s presentation highlighted alternatives for improvements, with Alternative 1 recommended as the preferred plan despite community support for Alternative 3. This option involves adding signals or a roundabout at existing ramp terminals and lengthening the southbound off-ramp, providing a lower-cost and easier-to-phase solution compared to Alternative 3, which proposes a larger flyover interchange with multiple new bridges but comes with much higher costs and complexity. Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone cautioned about potential delays due to uncertainties at ODOT: "The Board of Commissioners, think about it. When we thought China Hat Road and Ponderosa Road and Knott Road, those are all roads that are county roads, so it intersects county roads, but ODOT’s capital projects list and their maintenance needs are all up in the air right now because of, you know, the transportation package, now the possible vote to repeal it," said DeBone. The project's estimated cost stands at $38 million, divided over two phases, but without secured funding, the timeline for completion remains unclear. ___________________________________ Identify and evaluate planning corridors, design, and construction for a bicycle and pedestrian multi-use trail connecting Baker/Knott Road and the Lava Lands visitor center at Lava Butte, to create a safe path for multi modal travelers. Work Type : BIKPED Mileposts : 143.45 to 149.58 143.49 to 145.89 145.90 to 149.20 149.21 to 149.58 Length : 6.13 2.40 3.30 0.37 Route : US-97 Highway : The Dalles-california Hwy County - Deschutes Estimated - $6 - $10 M As of March 24, 2026 , the project is in Conceptual status Anticipated letting date is 03-09-2026 ODOT - US97: Multi-Use Trail (Baker Rd. - Lava Butte) *Project information has been obtained through a public state transportation improvement plan (STIP). A STIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the STIP often evolves based on funding availability. The project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.