- 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.
For more information: Linda Swearingen at 541-350-6012 or lllswear@aol.com Please visit: www.bendoregon.gov/empire
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.