Empire Corridor Improvements Project Weekly Update – September 17, 2020

Smoke Creates Hazardous Work Conditions for Construction Workers

• Construction has been suspended at times this past week due to poor air quality
  • Work may be delayed or suspended if poor air quality continues this coming week.

Photos: Work continues on the west leg of 27th & Butler Market Road roundabout as air quality conditions allow.

Scheduled Butler Market Roundabout Openings

• The west leg of Butler Market Road and 27th Street roundabout will open in late September, pending air quality.
• The section of Butler Market Road between Deschutes Market Road and Eagle Road will open in early October.
• The intersection at Eagle Road and Butler Market will be closed until early October to accommodate roundabout construction.
  

Visit www.bendoregon.gov/empire for current project information.