Crane removal marks major milestone in Deschutes County Courthouse expansion project

The Deschutes County Courthouse Expansion project will reach a pivotal phase this week with the scheduled removal of its tower crane, a prominent fixture in downtown Bend. The removal of the crane will require the temporary closure of Bond Street between Greenwood Avenue and Wall Street, starting early morning on Friday, Sept. 12, until the evening of Monday, Sept. 15.

Crews will dismantle the crane piece by piece, from the top down, with assistance from two auxiliary cranes. Drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to use caution while work is underway.

• Traffic Control Measures: Traffic control signs will be placed on Bond Street to give drivers advance notice off the closure and facilitate smooth redirection. Closure barricades will be placed at the north intersection of Bond Street and Greenwood Avenue.
• Detour Route: To bypass the closure, drivers traveling north on Bond Street will need to turn left at Greenwood Avenue and then right at Wall Street, to continue heading north.
• Pedestrian Access: The western sidewalk on Bond Street will remain open for pedestrian use.

When complete, the Deschutes County Courthouse Expansion will nearly double the size of the existing courthouse. The $46.8 million project includes a new three-story, 50,933 -square-foot facility featuring new courtrooms, judges' chambers, a jury deliberation room, security offices and updated security screening and sallyport facilities. Construction is anticipated to be complete in the summer of 2026.

For more information about the Courthouse Expansion please visit the project website, or listen to the Inside Deschutes County podcast.

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Kim Katchur, Public Information Officer

(541) 322-7441