Empire Corridor Improvements Project Update – August 12, 2021

Thank you for your interest in the Empire Corridor Improvements Project.

Intermittent early morning work will continue through early September. Work will begin as early as 4:00 AM during this timeframe. Intermittent work will occur at the intersections of NE Wild Rivers Loop, NE Cradle Mountain Way, NE Purser Avenue, and NE Castle Avenue for the next four weeks.

  • One intersection will be closed at a time during work hours. All intersections will be open at the end of the workday.
  • Construction is dependent on weather, COVID-19 protocols, and other factors.

Mt. View Neighborhood Association General Membership Meeting

Meet With Empire Corridor Project Members at the upcoming Mountain View Neighborhood Association General Membership Meeting

Thursday, August 26 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Al Moody Park

A photo of Mt. View Neighborhood Association residents talking with project team members about the Empire Corridor Improvements Project.
Above: Mt. View Neighborhood Association residents talking with project team members about the Empire Corridor Improvements Project.

A photo of NE Purcell Blvd facing north at the intersection of NE Butler Market Road.
Above: NE Purcell Blvd facing north at the intersection of NE Butler Market Road.

Please Stay Out of the Work Zone and Away From Construction Equipment

  • The construction area is considered unsafe for yourself, children, and pets.
  • Walk and bicycle in designated areas only.
  • Access to the construction area is limited to construction workers.
  • Do not remove barriers, warning signs, warning tape, or fencing.
  • Do not drive over construction cones or barriers.
  • Daytime work hours are in effect from 7:00 AM-5:30 PM. Closures are in effect at all times.

Please Use Detour Routes Around the Construction Zone

  • Detours are in place during construction.
  • There are many construction projects in the area and throughout the City of Bend. Travel safely.

August 2021 Closure Notice to NE Purcell Blvd Area Residents

Check in on our interactive, online map at www.bendoregon.gov/traffic

A map exhibiting the NE Purcell Blvd. roadwork (May-July 2021), NE Butler Market Rd./NE Purcell Blvd. intersection closure and roundabout construction (May 3-September), and detour routes.

Accommodation Information for People With Disabilities  

Sign language interpreter service, assistive listening devices, materials in alternate formats such as Braille, large print, electronic & CD Formats, or any other accommodations are available upon advance request. To obtain this information, please contact the project team at (541) 330-4018 or (541) 350-6012; Relay Users Dial 7-1-1, and (541) 385-6676. 

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Visit www.bendoregon.gov/empire for current project information.  

24-Hour Construction Phone Line: (541) 200-6939

Project Contacts

Sinclair Burr, P.E., Project Manager – sburr@bendoregon.gov or (541) 330-4018

Linda Swearingen, Public Outreach Coordinator – lllswear@aol.com or (541) 350-6012

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