City of Bend Hosting Open House for 15th Street and Ferguson Road Roundabout Project

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The City of Bend invites community members to attend an informational Design Open House for the 15th Street and Ferguson Road Roundabout Project on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend, OR 97702.

This drop-in event offers community members an opportunity to meet the project team, ask questions, share comments, and learn more about proposed improvements. If you can’t make it in person, the same information will also be available on the project website at bendoregon.gov/15th-ferguson.

The project focuses on enhancing safety and improving traffic flows at this busy intersection. Sign up to receive project email updates projects and learn more about the project at bendoregon.gov/15th-ferguson.

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