Murphy Corridor Improvements Project Update – September 10, 2020

Thank you for your interest in the Murphy Corridor Improvements Project. The Murphy Corridor Improvements Project addresses safety concerns, connectivity, and mobility issues in southeast Bend. 

Construction of the Murphy Road and Country Club Drive roundabout began on September 10, after a two-day delay due to the recent fires preventing the project team from bringing over necessary equipment to begin construction.

A full closure at the intersection of Murphy Road and Country Club Drive is in place now through November, weather permitting, for the construction of the Country Club Drive roundabout. Local access to residences and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times. A temporary two-way bypass road opens on Tuesday, September 8. A bypass road is open to accommodate traffic around the construction area with a connection toward the area of Jewell Elementary School and south toward the Bend Fire Station. 

Construction Activities for the Upcoming Week

• Demolition and street excavation at the intersection of Murphy Road and Country Club Drive
• Prepping and pouring curbs
• Installation of stormwater facilities, conduit, and vaults

Road Closure/Detour Information

September 10, 2020-November 2020: There will be a full closure at the intersection of Murphy Road and Country Club Drive during the construction of the Country Club Drive roundabout. During the intersection closure, a temporary two-way bypass road will connect Country Club Drive (south) to Murphy Road (east). The bypass road will provide a temporary roadway connection toward the area of Jewell Elementary School and south toward the Bend Fire Station. Please see the detour map below for details on the Country Club Drive closure detour.

Join Us Online for a Virtual Open House!

In light of restrictions on public gatherings, the City of Bend invites you to attend the Murphy Corridor Improvements virtual open house and learn about construction timelines and activities, how to stay informed during construction, traffic impacts, and detours, and interact remotely with the City and its contractors. To access the virtual open house online, visit www.BendMurphyProject.com

An interactive map of closures and detours can be found online at www.bendoregon.gov/traffic.

Please contact the project team with questions, comments, and concerns at (541) 322-9919.

Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities

Sign language interpreter service, assistive listening devices, materials in alternate formats such as Braille, large print, electronic formats, and CD Formats, or any other accommodations are available upon advance request. To obtain this information, please contact the project team at MurphyProjectTeam@bendoregon.gov or (541) 322-9919; Relay Users Dial 7-1-1, and (541) 385-6676.