Updates on the Neff and Purcell Intersection Project:
Neff and Purcell Project Update
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 monitored the traffic and installed temporary speed humps on Williamson Court, Paula Drive and Shepard Road. Speed radar devices will continue to be deployed for traffic calming and monitoring in areas experiencing high rates of cut through traffic.
Construction – May 8-26
Purcell Extension
Processing of the excavated and hammered material continues near Courtney Drive. The crushed rock will be repurposed for pipeline backfill and to change the grade of Neff Road through the intersection.
Installation of the joint utility trench along Purcell Boulevard. By partnering with local agencies, the Purcell Extension evolved into a synergy project which allows for future improvements of the area before finished concrete and asphalt surfaces are in place.
Neff and Purcell Intersection
As the franchise utilities, such as gas, power, cable, etc., are progressing towards completion of relocating their facilities to ideal locations and depths, the City’s contractor is able to begin the planned improvements of the Neff and Purcell intersection.
Asphalt removal in the intersection is anticipated to begin the week of May 8, followed by sewer line replacement work. Note that schedules are estimates and subject to change.
Road Closures and Detours
*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
Use marked temporary pedestrian access routes. Please note the temporary pedestrian access routes will change during different phases of work.
Interactive Traffic Impacts Map
You may also monitor current and upcoming detours and closures at bendoregon.gov/traffic.
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
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.
Neff and Purcell Project Update
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 a role in keeping our roads safe.
Monitor current and upcoming detours and closures in Bend at bendoregon.gov/traffic.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Relocation of underground utilities continues in coordination with franchise utility companies like gas, power and internet providers throughout both project areas. Multiple utility companies are working collaboratively to relocate their infrastructure preparing for the next phase of work. During this process, there may be overlapping start and completion cycles or a gap between when one company finishes up work and another one begins working. As the work continues, the intersection closure will remain in place. 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.
Water line replacement continues on the Purcell extension. This requires temporary water shut-offs for a small number of properties near the extension. If your property will be impacted, you will be notified directly in advance of any service interruptions.
Clearing and grubbing of the work area continues along Purcell Boulevard to prepare for the widening of the roadway. This will involve removing trees, shrubs and other vegetation in the City’s right-of-way.
Resources
- 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
*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
Please use marked temporary pedestrian access routes. Please note the temporary pedestrian access routes will change 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.
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.