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

Early morning work may occur through early September. Work will begin as early as 4:00 AM during this timeframe. This work is limited to NE Butler Market Road and NE Purcell Blvd intersection.

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.
• Workers may be working Saturday, August 21.

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

Above: Mt. View Neighborhood Association residents talking with project team members about Empire corridor improvements.

Above: NE Butler Market Road facing west at the intersection of NE Purcell Blvd.

Please Stay Out of Work Zones and Away From Construction Equipment

• Construction areas are 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 Construction Zones

• Detours 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  

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