Empire Corridor Improvements Project Weekly Update – October 25, 2019

Meet Empire Corridor Improvements Project Members at Mt. View Neighborhood Association General Membership Meeting Monday, November 4th 

  • St. Francis School Community Room, 2450 NE 27th
  • Meet with project team members.
    • 4:30 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
  • City of Bend, Manager Eric King will talk about the City’s transportation plan.
    • 5:20 p.m.-6:05 p.m.

 NUID Canal Trail Closed Until July 1, 2020

  • The NUID canal trail will be closed between NE Purcell Blvd and Deschutes Market Road.
  • The 10-month closure is needed to widen the Purcell Blvd canal bridge and construct a new bridge for the Empire Avenue road extension.
  • The new section of Empire will connect the existing road from NE Purcell to the intersection of NE Butler Market Road and 27th Street.
  • Access to Pine Nursery Park via the north side of the NUID canal trail will remain open during bridge construction.

 NE Purcell Bridge Construction Improvements Have Begun!

  • Construction is scheduled to last until May 2020.
  • NE Purcell Blvd is expected to have complete closures at times during construction.
  • Vehicular traffic will be maintained as much as possible with reduced speed during construction.
  • No pedestrian traffic will be allowed on the bridge during construction.
  • Expect minimal delays.

 Construction Continues on Empire Extension to Butler Market Road

  • Thornhill Lane cul de sac is closed for utility work.
  • The Empire Bridge is under construction.
  • A new pedestrian undercrossing will be built as a part of the Empire bridge construction project.

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