Empire Corridor Improvements Project Weekly Update – November 1, 2019

Construction Activities Are Scheduled to Continue Throughout the Winter Months

  • As always, construction is dependent on weather conditions.
  • Please be aware of icy conditions on the roadways and bridges.

Meet Empire Corridor Improvements Project Members at Mt. View Neighborhood Association General Membership Meeting Monday, November 4th

  • St. Francis School Community Room, 2450 NE 27th

  • Meet with project team members

  • City Manager, Eric King will talk about the City of Bend’s transportation plan

NUID Canal Trail Closed Until July 1, 2020

  • The NUID canal trail will be closed between NE Purcell Blvd and Deschutes Market Road.

  • The 10-month closure is needed to widen the Purcell Blvd canal bridge and construct a new bridge for the Empire Avenue road extension.

  • The new section of Empire will connect the existing road from NE Purcell to the intersection of NE Butler Market Road and 27th Street.

  • Access to Pine Nursery Park via the north side of the NUID canal trail will remain open during bridge construction.

NE Purcell Bridge Construction Improvements Have Begun!  

  • Construction is scheduled to last until May 2020.

  • NE Purcell Blvd is expected to have complete closures at times during construction.

  • Vehicular traffic will be maintained as much as possible with reduced speed during construction.

  • No pedestrian traffic will be allowed on the bridge during construction.

  • Expect minimal delays.

Construction Continues on Empire Extension to Butler Market Road

  • Thornhill Lane cul de sac is closed for utility work.

  • The Empire Bridge is under construction.

A new pedestrian undercrossing will be built as a part of the Empire bridge construction project

 

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