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U.S. 97: Romaine Village Way to Lava Butte

Design Phase

Region 4: Central Oregon (Bend, Deschutes)


​​​Re-paving a stretch of U.S. 97 and Phase 2 the Bend to Lava Butte Multi-Use Path.


Impacts

Schedule

​Design: 2026-2027

Bid: 12/2/2027

Construction: Spring 2028

Details

About

​This section of U.S. 97 serves as a vital corridor, connecting local communities and visitors to the Deschutes National Forest and several popular recreation destinations.

The project will repave U.S. 97 from Romaine Village Way to Lava Butte. 

In addition, it includes completion of Phase 2 of the Bend to Lava Butte Multi-Use Path. ​This phase will construct the final 1.5 miles of multi-use path along the east side of the highway, linking to the existing path at the High Desert Museum and extending it north to Knott Road.​

Location

U.S. 97

Cost and Funding

​$11,465,984.00

Contacts & Media

Project Contacts

Project Manager
Teresa Gibson
Email
teresa.gibson@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
541-388-6242

Community Affairs
Meghan Blyth
Email
meghan.l.blyth@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
541-316-3941

Last Updated

4/2/2026 4:18 PM

Project Number

23735