Empire Corridor Improvements Project Weekly Update – November 15, 2019

Marcum and Sons Continue Work on the Empire Avenue Bridge

• The bridge is expected to be completed this spring.
• Please stay out of construction areas for your safety and the safety of work crews.
• The NUID canal trail will be closed between NE Purcell Blvd and Deschutes Market Road during construction of the crossing structure.
• The new section of Empire will connect the existing road from the east leg of the new Empire Avenue/Purcell Blvd roundabout to the intersection of NE Butler Market Road and 27th Street.
• The connection to the intersection of NE Butler Market Road and 27th Street will be made with a new roundabout that will be constructed during the calendar year 2020.
• Access to Pine Nursery Park via the north side of the NUID canal trail will remain open during construction of the crossing structure.

NE Purcell Bridge Construction Improvements

• Expect single-lane traffic and flaggers on and near the bridge for the next week and a half.
• Vehicular traffic will be maintained as much as possible with reduced speed during construction.
• Construction is scheduled to last until May 2020.
• NE Purcell Blvd is expected to have complete closures at times during construction.
• No pedestrian traffic will be allowed on the bridge during construction.
• Expect minimal delays.

Work schedules are dependent on weather conditions and other factors

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

Please visit: www.bendoregon.gov/empire