Empire Corridor Improvements Project Update – July 22, 2021

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

Upcoming Mountain View Neighborhood Association General Membership Meeting

Meet with Empire Corridor Project Members to share your questions, comments, and concerns.

When: Thursday, August 26, from 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Where: Al Moody Park

A photo of Empire Corridor Project members meeting with local residents at the 2019 Mountain View Neighborhood Association Meeting.
Above: Empire Corridor Project members meet with local residents at the Mountain View Neighborhood Association meeting in 2019.

A photo of the working crew and equipment prepping NE Butler Market Rd. for curbing and sidewalks.
Above: Construction workers are prepping NE Butler Market Road for curbing and sidewalks.

Please Stay Out of Work Zones and Away From Construction Equipment at all Times, Even When Work is NOT Occurring

  • The construction area is 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.

NE Purcell Blvd between NE Butler Market Road and the NUID Canal is open for local traffic and residents only.

  • This section of roadway is scheduled for completion by the end of the summer.

Please Use Detour Route Around Construction Zone

  • Detours in place during construction.
  • Construction is dependent on weather and other factors.
  • There are many construction projects in the area and throughout the City of Bend. Travel safely.

July 2021 Closure Notice to NE Purcell Blvd Area Residents

Check in on our interactive, online map at www.bendoregon.gov/traffic.

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

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