Neff & Purcell Improvements Project Update – February 16, 2023

The Neff Road and Purcell Boulevard Improvements Project is a high priority project providing north-south connectivity and improving safety and capacity for all users in a vital area of Bend.

REMINDER: FULL CLOSURE of the Neff Road and Purcell Boulevard intersection begins Wednesday, February 22 (See detour map below.)

neff and purcell intersection will be closed during reconstruction beginning February 22

  • Detour routes include 8th Street, Greenwood Avenue, 27th Street and Butler Market Road.
  • You may also monitor current and upcoming detours and closures at bendoregon.gov/traffic.

*Closure dates are estimates and subject to change.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES – February 16 through February 22

Purcell Extension

Excavation and rock hammering will continue in the vicinity of the Purcell Extension. This work is necessary to prepare the site for the installation of new infrastructure.

Neff and Purcell Intersection

Beginning on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, the Neff and Purcell intersection will be closed and a traffic control detour will be implemented.(See the above detour map). Franchise utilities will begin utility relocation work in the construction area. 

  • HOSPITAL ACCESS
    Access to St. Charles Bend Hospital Campus is shown on map below.

entrances st charles bend hospital campus include Conners Drive from 27th street; Medical Center Drive, Willamson Blvd

  • TEMPORARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS ROUTE
    A pedestrian detour route will be established for the duration of the project and may change with each phase of construction. This detour will allow pedestrians to safely navigate around the intersection’s construction zone and continue to access their desired locations. Bicyclists may utilize the detour by following existing traffic laws for bicyclists using pedestrian facilities. 

  • CASCADES EAST TRANSIT
    Public transportation via Cascade East Transit will have route adjustments and stop closures. Details can be found at cascadeseasttransit.com

  • PILOT BUTTE MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Pilot Butte Middle School families will receive communication about student drop-off and pick-up, etc. directly from the school. Information will also be available on the school website bend.k12.or.us/pilotbutte.

Project Communications

The City is committed to keeping neighbors, businesses and the community informed throughout the project through the project website, public informational meetings, mailings and emails. For more information, contact the project team at neffpurcell@bendoregon.gov. 

  • Please help us spread the word to your patients, clients, customers and delivery personnel regarding detouring and closures.
  • Share the website information where others can also sign up for updates. bendoregon.gov/neff-purcell

Questions and Comments?

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This project is partially funded by the voter-approved 2020 Transportation General Obligation (GO) Bond. To learn about more projects around Bend included in the GO Bond, visit bendoregon.gov/gobond.   

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