LA PINE, OR -- Oregon’s Department of Transportation is planning a new continuous path parallel to Highway 97 in southern Deschutes County. The Lava Butte to La Pine Multi-Use Path project is still in the design phase, and ODOT officials say they’re looking for public feedback on the route.

Two in-person open houses are scheduled for Monday, June 26:

• La Pine Subway (16509 Reed Rd, La Pine), 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Sunriver Marketplace (18160 Cottonwood Rd, Sunriver), 3 - 5 p.m.

An online open house is also available HERE, through July 17. Along with route options, the online open house also shares background information and includes a survey at the end.

This project, combined with the planned Bend to Lava Butte Multi-Use Path and the recently completed U.S. 97: Wickiup Junction to 1st Street Multi-Use Path, will create a continuous multi-use path that runs next to Hihgway 97 from Bend to La Pine.