Murphy Corridor Improvements Project Update – September 25, 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 a new single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Murphy Road and Country Club Drive is currently underway. Construction of this phase of the project is planned to be completed in November 2020. Construction of the BNSF Bridge Crossing begins the week of September 28. The bridge crossing is part of the new two-lane roadway between Brosterhous Road and 15th Street, which will reduce delays between east and west Bend. The BNSF Bridge Crossing and Murphy Road Extension is expected to be completed in August 2021.

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.

Construction Activities for the Upcoming Week

Country Club Roundabout:

• Installation of the aggregate base
• Extension of the sanitary lateral from the west leg of the future roundabout to the south leg of the future roundabout
• Installation of streetlight conduits and waterline work
• Pacific Power and Light will install underground conduits and vaults

BNSF Bridge Overcrossing (Renderings subject to change):

• Crews will begin construction of the BNSF Bridge Overcrossing abutment on the eastside of the BNSF Railway tracks 

Road Closures & Detours

The Murphy Road and Country Club Drive intersection has recently been closed for the construction of a roundabout. As a result, we are seeing a heavy increase in traffic on Fairway Drive. The residents along Fairway Drive are currently being inundated with vehicles, which impacts their homes and lives. The City of Bend is asking that everyone consider their neighbors and avoid driving this shortcut when possible. Please be neighborly and use the designated and signed detour shown on the Murphy Country Club RAB Construction Detour Exhibit. To maintain safe fire and emergency response in the areas, we cannot close Fairway Drive. Using the designated detour – which we understand is a little inconvenient for some – also helps reduce the chances of impeding first responders. Travel safely, and please continue to be mindful of your surroundings and neighbors. Thank you!

Please follow detour routes and drive with caution in detour areas. 

WESTBOUND DETOUR:
Take the Murphy Road bypass road to Country Club Drive. Turn right on Knott Road. Turn right on China Hat Road. Turn right on Parrell Road.

EASTBOUND DETOUR:
Take Murphy Road to Parrell Road. Continue on Parrell Road, turn right on Brosterhous Road, and follow to stop sign. Turn right on Brosterhous Road and follow through Brosterhous Roundabout to Murphy Road.

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.

Above: Murphy Roadway cross-section over BNSF railroad

Above: Murphy Road rendering looking eastbound, with BNSF railroad underneath the bridge

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.