The public is asked to comment on plans for improvement at the intersection of NW 43rd St., which leads to Crooked River Ranch, and Lower Bridge Way.

The Deschutes County Road Department is asking for public input on design concepts meant to improve traffic flow and safety at NW Lower Bridge Way and NW 43rd Street near Crooked River Ranch. Improvements at the intersection have been designated as high-priority projects in the county’s transportation system plan. ODOT is concurrently working on a major redesign of U.S. Highway 97 in the same area. The county’s proposed intersection improvements focus on improving traffic flow in and out of Crooked River Ranch and improving safety for cyclists. The three design concepts include a roundabout, a re-alignment of NW 43rd Street and a right-turn lane enhancement for drivers turning right onto NW 43rd Street. Community input about these initial concepts is being collected via a virtual open house, which is active until Friday, April 19. Members of the public can rank each concept numerically and provide comments on the concepts. The virtual open house is available at

www.deschutes.org/LBW_43rd

The Deschutes County Road Department is asking for public input on design concepts meant to improve traffic flow and safety at NW Lower Bridge Way and NW 43rd Street near Crooked River Ranch.

Improvements at the intersection have been designated as high-priority projects in the county’s transportation system plan.

ODOT is concurrently working on a major redesign of U.S. Highway 97 in the same area.

The county’s proposed intersection improvements focus on improving traffic flow in and out of Crooked River Ranch and improving safety for cyclists. The three design concepts include a roundabout, a re-alignment of NW 43rd Street and a right-turn lane enhancement for drivers turning right onto NW 43rd Street.

Community input about these initial concepts is being collected via a virtual open house, which is active until Friday, April 19.

Members of the public can rank each concept numerically and provide comments on the concepts. The virtual open house is available at www.deschutes.org/LBW_43rd