Empire Corridor Improvements Project Weekly Update – April 2, 2020

The Intersections of 27^th Street & Butler Market Road and Deschutes Market Road & Butler Market Road Will Be Closed Beginning Monday, April 13 to Allow Roundabout Construction to Continue

• Starting Monday, April 13, major detours will be in place to accommodate roundabout construction at the intersections of 27^th St & Butler Market Rd, and Deschutes Market Rd & Butler Market Rd. 
  • Roundabouts are expected to open mid-September.
• Access to businesses near the intersection of 27^th St & Butler Market Rd will remain open.

For a map of the upcoming construction, closures, and detour routes, see the  Empire Corridor Improvements Project Detours Map for April-September 2020.

Nasu Park Loop, Marys Grace Lane, and Monticello Estates Neighborhoods to Have Access Changes Beginning Monday, April 13

Closures at the intersections of Butler Market Rd & 27^th St, and Butler Market Rd & Deschutes Market Rd will change access for many residents. Residents of Nasu Park Loop and Marys Grace Ln will access the short stretch of Butler Market Rd that is open via Sandalwood Dr. Residents of Monticello Estates will access their neighborhood from Deschutes Market Rd north of Monticello Dr.

For a map of the upcoming access changes for Nasu Park Loop, Marys Grace Ln, & Monticello Estates neighborhoods, see the Empire Corridor Improvements Project Access Changes Map for April-September 2020.

Daniel Road and Nolan Street Closed at Butler Market Road Starting Monday, April 13

Use alternate routes to access 27^th Street.

Above: Construction work continues on the Empire Extension at the canal crossing

Above: Sidewalks are being poured on the N.E. Purcell bridge

For current project information, or to sign up for project update notifications, visit www.bendoregon.gov/empire.

For more information, contact Linda Swearingen at 541-350-6012 or lllswear@aol.com.