Empire Corridor Improvements Project Weekly Update – July 30, 2020

The Empire Avenue Extension is Planned to Partially Open August 11^th

• The new roundabout at 27^th Street & Butler Market Road will be partially open to northbound and southbound traffic only.
• The opening of the eastern Butler Market approach will coincide with the Butler Market Road/Deschutes Market Road roundabout completion in late August. 
• The full opening of the new roundabout will occur in late September or early October.

Above: Butler Market Road & 27^th Street roundabout

Above: Empire Extension canal crossing structure (looking northwest)

Above: Empire Extension near the Butler Market Road & 27^th Street roundabout

Above: Empire Extension pedestrian & bicycle undercrossing is open! The roadway above remains closed

• Please stay out of work zones and away from construction equipment. Excavated areas are considered unsafe for yourself, children, and pets.
• Walk and bicycle in designated areas only. Sidewalks and paths along the Empire Extension remain closed. Please remain on Bend Parks and Recreation’s paths and the paths along the NUID canal. All other areas are off-limits for the time being.
• Access to the construction area is limited to construction workers.
• Do not remove barriers, warning signs/warning tape, or fencing. 
• Construction is dependent on weather conditions and other factors.
  

Visit www.bendoregon.gov/empire for current project information and to sign up for project update notifications.

Travelers can also check in on our interactive Traffic Impact Locations Map online at www.bendoregon.gov/traffic.