Neff and Purcell Improvement Project Update – September 29, 2023

SAFETY FIRST

Heavy machinery and equipment hauling fill dirt are very active throughout the work zone and nearby roadways. Slow down, obey flaggers and signs, and use designated detour routes. 

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 

crews continue raising the roadway elevation of Neff Road
Crews continue raising the roadway elevation of Neff Road.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES – October 2 – October 6 

Purcell Extension 

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

Neff and Purcell Intersection

  • Concrete preparation work for new sidewalks and curbs continues
  • Installation of final sewer manhole is compete and testing and refinement begins.
  • Using 7000 cubic yards of fill dirt, crews will begin the process of filling the embankments created by the structural walls at the corners of the intersection. Watch for additional flaggers on Purcell Boulevard between Neff Road and Full Moon Drive. 
  • The franchise utilities, such as gas, power, cable, etc., are progressing towards completion of relocating facilities to their ideal locations and depths.  

RESOURCES

Commute Options

  • 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. 

Project Communications

  • 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 

Neff and Purcell Intersection Detour Routes

  • 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 

Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes

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? 

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.

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