Empire Corridor Improvements Project Update – September 30, 2021

NE Purcell Blvd and NE Butler Market Roundabout Scheduled to Open By Thursday, October 7

NE Purcell Blvd Between NUID Canal and Butler Market Road to Finish Final Paving and Striping

  • Limited access to area homes will remain open, but there may be brief delays.
  • Construction is dependent on weather, COVID-19 protocols, and other factors.
  • Workers may be working Saturday, October 2, 2021.

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

A photo of NE Purcell Blvd. facing north. There are cones, barricades, and road signs marking the road closure at the roundabout.
Above: 1 NE Purcell Blvd. facing north

A photo of the NE Purcell Blvd. & NE Butler Market Road roundabout. There are cones, barricades, and traffic signs marking the road closure at the roundabout.
Above: Work continues at the NE Purcell Blvd. and NE Butler Market Road roundabout

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 the Detour Route Around the Construction Zone

  • Detours are in place during construction.
  • There are many construction projects in the area and throughout the City of Bend. Travel safely.

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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