MVND is home to several major roads and therefore we also have our share of road and transportation projects. We make every effort to communicate with our neighbors about major developments in transportation and street safety.
Contact us if you have questions or concerns about transportation in MVND.
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Below are links to current transportation projects in our neighborhood (newest at the top).
Transportation Engineering has provided an update on speed radar signs in the MVND area. Also included are instructions on how to view sign data that was collected.
Speed Radar Sign status:
- The first radar was just removed at Nolan / Crystal Springs – results are on website. (See instructions below)
- Today – radar trailer will be deployed on Tucson near Laramie Way
- last radar will be deployed on June 28th on Weeping will requiring another trailer.
Instructions for accessing radar sign data:
- Go to City of Bend website
- Search ‘speed radar’ in search bar
- Click first link – speed radar program
- Scroll down to the link for ‘Neighborhood Speed Radar Program Details’ and click.
- Scroll down on page to map, click on any square to see results of a specific radar sign.
Transportation – Neff-Purcell Construction Update 6/09/2023
Neff and Purcell Project Update – June 9, 2023 Safety First
Project construction activities require heavy equipment and open trench work. Stay safe. Always stay outside of the construction areas. Keep children and pets away from the construction zone. Use the posted detour and temporary pedestrian access routes.
Pedestrians should attempt to find alternate paths around the project area, if
Transportation – Neff and Purcell Project Update – June 1, 2023
Safety First
Project construction activities require heavy equipment and open trench work. Stay safe. Always stay outside of the construction areas. Keep children and pets away from the construction zone. Use the posted detour and temporary pedestrian access routes. Please be aware that temporary pedestrian access routes will change as needed during different phases of work.
Project Update
We have
Transportation – Neff-Purcell Construction Update 5/18/2023
Neff and Purcell Project Update – May 18, 2023 Post Date: 05/18/2023 10:20 AM The project has been experiencing longer than expected infrastructure relocation and design adjustment work. We regret that the delays will impact the project schedule, and we understand the inconvenience this will cause. The intersection is estimated to be completed in fall 2023. However, the project team is committed to
Transportation – Neff-Purcell Construction Update 5/05/2023
Neff and Purcell Project Update Post Date: 05/05/2023 7:00 PM Safety First
Project construction activities require heavy equipment and open trench work. Stay safe. Always stay outside of the construction areas. Keep children and pets away from the construction zone. Use the posted detour and temporary pedestrian access routes. Please be aware that temporary pedestrian access routes will change as needed
Transportation – Neff-Purcell Construction Update 4/14/2023
Neff and Purcell Project Update Post Date: 04/14/2023 3:00 PM SAFETY FIRST
Construction season continues to ramp up in Bend. National Work Zone Awareness Week begins April 17 to encourage safe driving, especially through work zones and when using detours or alternate routes. Use extra caution and allow additional time to reach your destination. We appreciate your patience during construction. We all play
Transportation – Neff-Purcell Construction Update and Pedestrian detours 3/17/2023
Neff and Purcell Improvements Project Update – March 17, 2023 Post Date: 03/17/2023 5:30 PM SAFETY FIRST
During construction and street maintenance season in Bend, you can plan your best route around road closures and detours if you sign up for the Weekly Road and Traffic Report at www.bendoregon.gov/enews. An interactive map is available at
Transportation – Driving Roundabout at 27th and Empire 3/1/2023
See the Central Oregon News Article below for Bend Police instructions on driving the roundabout at 27th and Empire.
Transportation – Neff-Purcell Construction Update and School detours 2/23/2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES – February 23 through March 1 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
As of February 22, 2023, the Neff and Purcell intersection has been closed and a traffic control detour is
Transportation – Neff and Purcell Full Closure starting 2/22/2023
Neff & Purcell Improvements Project Update – February 16, 2023 Post Date: 02/16/2023 7:30 PM
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
Transportation – Neff-Purcell Improvements and Wells Acres-Butler Mkt Roundabout 2/14/2023
Potential Conflicts with construction projects.
Per City’s Project Engineer
The two intersections will not be closed at the same time. The current plan is to close the Neff and Purcell Intersection on February 22nd and construction of the improvements are expected to last until mid to late summer. When the construction of the Neff and Purcell intersection is
City of Bend Snow and Ice Plans
Winter is on the way, and everyone is getting ready. The City has a plan for maintaining streets, and a winter tips website to help individuals know what to expect.
During winter snow operations, the City’s Streets & Operations Division prioritizes the highest-use streets that accommodate the most drivers and access hospitals, major employment areas, schools and transit routes. Priority routes receive de-icing, sanding, and plowing first. Get plowing information and maps here.
During the occasional extreme storms, it may be necessary to stay focused on clearing priority routes, which could mean postponing lower priority routes until the priority routes are safe and open to traffic. Lower-use streets—the local residential streets—are a lower priority. Alleys are not considered priorities.
Winter weather in Bend can range from inches to feet of snow, and conditions can vary widely in different areas of town. The City plans budgets and resources for the average winter, and adjusts operations for the occasional extreme storms, which can be challenging for everyone.
The City maintains 865 lane miles with two daily work shifts, 17 snow plow operators per shift and 24 pieces of equipment, from light-duty pickups to medium-duty dump trucks to heavy-duty (two motor graders) with plows.
To determine what operations are needed for any given storm, the Streets & Operations Division Manager considers many factors – snow accumulation, moisture content, presence of sleet, freezing rain or hail, temperatures and forecasts. One decision is whether to call in contractors to help. Contractors are typically called to help plow local residential roads during the occasional extreme storm events. Streets crews support and collaborate with Police and Fire to provide access for emergency services.
Go to bendoregon.gov/winter-operations to find plowing and sanding zone maps, Frequently Asked Questions and much more.Winter Preparation for everyone!
Everyone has a responsibility to prepare for winter and there is more to think about than just the roads. That means getting resources and supplies lined up before the big storm hits. The City has a one-stop website for a lot of winter preparation tips. Learn what to expect and get information about street plowing, sidewalk shoveling and protecting your pipes and home and more, at bendoregon.gov/winter. Worried about driving in the snow? Be sure to peek at the Oregon Department of Transportation’s helpful winter driving guide.
Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities
To obtain this information in an alternate format such as Braille, large print, electronic formats, etc. please contact Anne Aurand at 541-388-5573 or aaurand@bendoregon.gov.