Empire Corridor Improvements Project Update – July 29, 2021

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

Knife River Will Be Performing Work On-site, Saturday, July 31

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 two weeks.

  • One intersection will be closed at a time during work hours. All intersections will be open at the end of the workday.

A photo of the NE Purcell Blvd and Butler Market Road roundabout facing north.
Above: NE Purcell Blvd and Butler Market Road intersection facing north

Please Stay Out of Work Zones and Away From Construction Equipment

  • 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.

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

A map exhibiting the NE Purcell Blvd. roadwork (May-July 2021), NE Butler Market Rd./NE Purcell Blvd. intersection closure and roundabout construction (May 3-September), and detour routes.

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

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