Empire Corridor Improvements Project Weekly Update – January 27, 2020

Purcell Bridge Closure Starts February 17^th

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 2.5 months starting February 17^th through April 30^th (weather permitting). The closure is necessary to allow for bridge widening and other improvements. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic in this area will also be affected.

Get Answers – You’re Invited

For more details, attend any of these upcoming public open house events:

• Wednesday, February 5^th at 4:30 PM
  Trinity Lutheran School Gym – 2550 NE Butler Market Road

• Wednesday, February 12^th at 6:00 PM
  Elks Lodge – 63120 Boyd Acres Road 

• Monday, February 17^th at 4:30 PM
  Trinity Lutheran School Gym – 2550 NE Butler Market Road 

• Monday, February 24^th at 6:00 PM
  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.