Neff and Purcell Improvement Project Update – October 6, 2023

SAFETY FIRST

Heavy machinery and equipment are very active throughout the work zone and nearby roadways. Slow down, obey flaggers and signs, and use designated detour routes. Crews will be working Saturday, October 7.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 

Photo (above) shows raised elevation of the Neff and Purcell intersection (facing the northeast corner)

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES – October 7 – October 13 

Neff and Purcell Intersection

• Concrete preparation work for new curbs continues. Crews will work Saturday, October 7.
• Sidewalk removal and replacement work on Purcell Boulevard between Neff Road to near Lotus Drive. Residents with impacted driveways will receive notification.
• Pavement removal in preparation for repaving on Neff Road from Purcell through Cliff Drive.
• Retaining wall on the northeast corner is complete. Installation of safety fencing will begin.
• Underground electrical and communications for the new traffic signal system is being installed.
• Graders are getting the imported base rock up to the exact level needed for paving.
• The franchise utilities, such as gas, power, cable, etc. are progressing towards completion of relocating facilities to their ideal locations and depths.  

Purcell Extension 

• Installation of the new crosswalk illumination continues
• Pouring of curb on east side of Purcell Boulevard
• Preparation work for sidewalks begins

RESOURCES

• Commute Options is here to help you with transportation options during construction. Join the Neff/Purcell Improvement Project network on Get There Connect to match up in a carpool, explore your transit, biking, walking options, help reduce traffic and more! Sign up today and learn more about your chance to win a $50 gift card! Visit Commute Options for more information. 

• The City is committed to keeping neighbors, businesses and the community informed throughout the project through public informational meetings, mailings, emails and the project website. For more information, contact the project team at neffpurcell@bendoregon.gov.
• Please contact us if you need any additional materials that would be helpful to spread the word to your patients, clients, customers and delivery personnel regarding detouring and closures.
• Share the website information where others can also sign up for updates: bendoregon.gov/neff-purcell

ROAD CLOSURES AND DETOURS 

• Eastbound (south option) – go south on Eighth Street, east on Greenwood Avenue, north on 27th Street  
• Eastbound (north option) – go north on Eighth Street, east on Butler Market Road and south on 27th Street 
• Westbound (south option) – go south on 27th Street, west on Greenwood Avenue, north on Eighth Street  
• Westbound (north option) – go north on 27th Street, west on Butler Market Road and south on Eighth Street 

Please use marked temporary pedestrian detours. Please be aware these temporary pedestrian access routes will change as needed during different phases of work.  

Interactive Traffic Impacts Map

You may also monitor current and upcoming detours and closures at bendoregon.gov/traffic. 

QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS? 

• Project Phone Line: (458) 202-7348
• Project Email: neffpurcell@bendoregon.gov
• Project Website: bendoregon.gov/neff-purcell
• Project Engineer: Drew Wells, PE 

This project is partly funded by the voter-approved 2020 Transportation General Obligation (GO) Bond. To learn about more projects around Bend included in the GO Bond, visit bendoregon.gov/gobond.