Updates on the Neff and Purcell Intersection Project:
Neff and Purcell Improvements Project Update – March 17, 2023
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 bendoregon.gov/traffic. The same data is also made available to popular navigation apps. The traffic impacts map and weekly report provide information about various projects within City limits that impact the roadways. Working together, we can help keep traffic flowing safely during construction season.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES – Week of March 20
Neff and Purcell Intersection
Temporary Pedestrian Detour protection is in place. This means that pedestrians can safely navigate through the designated pedestrian routes, which provide clear paths, as multiple franchise utility relocations are currently underway. Be aware that temporary pedestrian access routes will change as needed with different phases of construction.
Franchise utility relocation work is ongoing and progressing as planned. The relocation work is necessary to prepare for the upcoming intersection improvements. As the work continues, the intersection closure will remain in place and there may be additional temporary traffic impacts near the closure, such as flagging or lane shifts. However, we will continue to do our best to minimize disruptions to traffic and nearby properties.
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. In addition to the excavation work, stormwater, water and sanitary sewer infrastructure improvements are beginning.
Relocation of underground utilities continues in coordination with franchise utility companies, like gas, power and internet providers. To ensure efficient and timely completion, multiple agencies are working in coordination. During this process, there will be overlapping start and completion cycles within each workday.
RESOURCES
Commute Options
- Commute Options is here to help you with transportation options during construction. Join the Neff/Purcell Improvement Project network on Get There Connect to match up in a carpool, explore your transit, biking, walking options, help reduce traffic and more! Sign up today and learn more about your chance to win a $50 gift card! Visit Commute Options for more information.
Project Communications
- The City is committed to keeping neighbors, businesses and the community informed throughout the project through public informational meetings, mailings, emails and the project website. For more information, contact the project team at neffpurcell@bendoregon.gov.
- Please contact us if you need any additional materials that would be helpful to 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
ROAD CLOSURES AND DETOURS
*Please note closure dates are estimates and subject to change.
Detour Routes
- Eastbound (south option) – go south on 8th Street, east on Greenwood Avenue, north on 27th Street
- Eastbound (north option) – go north on 8th Street, east on Butler Market Road and south on 27th Street
- Westbound (south option) – go south on 27th Street, west on Greenwood Avenue, north on 8th Street
- Westbound (north option) – go north on 27th Street, west on Butler Market Road and south on 8th Street
Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes
Please use marked temporary pedestrian detours. Please be aware these temporary pedestrian access routes will change as needed during different phases of work.
Interactive Traffic Impacts Map
You may also monitor current and upcoming detours and closures at bendoregon.gov/traffic.
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS?
- Project Phone Line: (458) 202-7348
- Project Email: neffpurcell@bendoregon.gov
- Project Website: bendoregon.gov/neff-purcell
- Project Engineer: Drew Wells, PE
This project is partly 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.
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 implemented. This detour will redirect traffic around the construction zone (see the above map).
In coordination with franchise utility companies, work within the intersection has started with underground utility relocations to allow for the intersection improvements. This work requires multiple synergistic efforts between independent agencies. Over the upcoming weeks, start and completion cycles will overlap as allowed during each work day.
Pilot Butte Middle School families will receive student drop-off and pick-up communication directly from the school. Information will be available on the school website. https://www.bend.k12.or.us/
- 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 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.
- Contact us if you need any additional materials that would be helpful 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?
Connect with the project team:
- Project Phone Line: (458) 202-7348
- Project Email: neffpurcell@bendoregon.gov
- Project Website: bendoregon.gov/neff-purcell
- Project Engineer: Drew Wells, PE
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
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.)
