Empire Corridor Improvements Project Weekly Update – March 26, 2020

Deschutes Market Road/Butler Market to Eagle Road/Butler Market Road Closure to Begin April 3rd

Expect delays, closures, and detours through fall 2020 while new roadway and roundabouts are built between 27th Street and Eagle Road.

Nasu Park, Marys Grace, and Monticello Estates Neighborhoods to have Access Changes Beginning Monday, April 13th

Closures at the intersection of Butler Market Road and 27th Street and the intersection of Butler Market Road and Deschutes Market Road will change access for many residents.  Residents of Nasu Park Loop and Marys Grace Lane will access the short stretch of Butler Market Road that is open via Sandalwood Drive.  Residents of Monticello Estates will access their neighborhood from Deschutes Market Road north of Monticello Drive.

NE Purcell Bridge Construction Continues

A photo of the construction crews and excavation equipment at the NE Purcell bridge construction site. 
Above: Sidewalks, bike lanes, and paving are scheduled to be completed in the coming weeks.

Please visit www.bendoregon.gov/empire for current project information, or to sign up for project update notifications.

For more information, please contact Linda Swearingen at 541-350-6012 or lllswear@aol.com.

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