Updates on the Empire Corridor Project:
Art In Public Places is welcoming public input on selecting a piece of art to be placed at the new roundabout that joins 27th, Empire, and Butler Market.
https://artinpublicplaces.org/empire-butlermrkt-27th.html
Models of the proposed art sculptures for this roundabout will be on display at the Larkspur Community center July 25-August 1 and the downtown Bend Deschutes Public Library from August 2-9. Community members of all ages are invited to review and provide input on the finalist’s works of art mutually selected by the Art in Public Places Committee and a City of Bend Engineer.
City of Bend
EMPIRE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS WEEKLY UPDATE
September 30, 2021
NE Purcell Blvd and NE Butler Market Roundabout Scheduled to Open By Thursday, October 7th
NE Purcell Blvd Between NUID Canal and Butler Market Road to Finish Final Paving and Striping
- Limited access to area homes will remain open, but there may be brief delays.
- Construction is dependent on weather, COVID-19 protocols and other factors.
- Workers may be working Saturday, October 2, 2021.
Knife River Will be Paving
Along NE Purcell Blvd and Butler Market Road/Purcell Blvd
Roundabout
Wednesday, September 29thth and Thursday, September 30th
Please Be Aware of Delays!