Empire Corridor Improvements Project Weekly Update – February 20, 2020

Next Up: Mtn. View Neighborhood Association Board Meeting

Come and meet Empire Corridor Improvements Project team members at the Mtn. View Neighborhood Association Board Meeting.  See new construction exhibits and ask questions about the construction timeline, detours, and upcoming road closures.

  • Mtn. View Neighborhood Association Board Meeting – Short Presentation 
    Monday, February 24, at 6:00 p.m.
    Higher Ground Common House – 2558 NE Daggett Ln

Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities

These meetings/event locations are accessible.  Sign language interpreter service, assistive listening devices, materials in alternate formats such as braille, large print, electronic formats, and CD Formats, or any other accommodations are available upon advance request.  To obtain this information, please contact Sinclair Burr, PE at sburr@bendoregon.gov or 541-330-4018.  Providing at least three days’ notice prior to an event will help ensure availability.

A photo of local residents looking at exhibits and meeting with project team members at the February 17th Open House. 
Above: Local residents meet with Empire Project team members at the February 17 Open House

NE Purcell Bridge to be Closed Until April 30 for Repairs, Safety Improvements, and Widening 

The Purcell Blvd Bridge that crosses the North Unit Irrigation District main canal, north of NE Butler Market Rd and south of Empire Ave, will be closed for 2½ months starting February 17 through April 30. The closure is necessary to allow for bridge widening and other improvements. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will also be affected. Please follow the detour routes and stay clear of the construction zone.

Construction activities are scheduled to continue throughout the winter months. As always, construction is dependent on weather conditions and other factors.

Please be aware of icy conditions on the roadways and bridges.

A photo of the Empire Crossing Structure in construction. 
Above: The Empire Crossing Structure will open this summer

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

Please visit: www.bendoregon.gov/empire 

In the News:

https://ktvz.com/videos/local-videos/2020/02/17/157380/

https://centraloregondaily.com/purcell-blvd-bridge-closure-nears-commuters-to-parks-and-schools-look-for-alternate-routes/ 

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