Empire Corridor Improvements Project Weekly Update – January 16, 2020
Empire Corridor Improvements Revised Neighborhood Association Meetings and Open House Schedule
Come and meet the Empire Corridor Improvements Project Team Members at the following informational Neighborhood Association Meetings and Open Houses. See new construction exhibits and ask questions about the construction timeline, detours, and upcoming road closures.
- NE Purcell Bridge/Road Closure Near Butler Market Road Open House
Wednesday, February 5th, from 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Gym Lobby – 2550 NE Butler Market Road
- Boyd Acres Neighborhood Association Meeting – Short Presentation
Wednesday, February 12th, at 6:00 p.m.
Elks Lodge – 63120 Boyd Acres Road
- Empire Corridor Improvements Open House
Monday, February 17th, from 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Gym Lobby – 2550 NE Butler Market Road
- Mtn. View Neighborhood Association Board Meeting – Short Presentation
Monday, February 24th, at 6:00 p.m.
Higher Ground Common House – 2558 NE Daggett Lane
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 & 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.
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.
For More Information, please contact Linda Swearingen at 541-350-6012 or lllswear@aol.com
Please visit: www.bendoregon.gov/empire

Above: Progress continues on the new canal crossing for the Empire Extension.