Empire Corridor Improvement Project

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Empire Corridor Improvements – Weekly Update September 2, 2021

By Mike Whitter | September 3, 2021

September 2, 2021

 

Due to a COVID outbreak, the opening of the new roundabout has been delayed and is now slated for early October.

Early morning work may occur through early September.  Work will begin as early as 4 a.m. during this timeframe.  This work is limited to NE Butler Market Road and NE Purcell Blvd intersection.

Intermittent work will occur at the intersections of NE Wild Rivers Loop, NE Cradle Mountain Way, NE Purser Avenue and NE Castle Avenue for the next few weeks.

 

One intersection will be closed at a time during work hours.  All intersections will be open at the end of the work day.

  • Construction is dependent on weather, COVID-19 protocols and other factors.
  • Workers may be working Saturday, September 4,2021.
  • NE Butler Market Road and NE Purcell Blvd roundabout is scheduled to open in October.  
Empire Corridor Improvement Map

Empire Corridor Improvements – Weekly Update

By Mike Whitter | August 27, 2021

EMPIRE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS WEEKLY UPDATE

 

AUGUST 26, 2021

Early morning work may occur through early September.  Work will begin as early as 4 a.m. during this timeframe.  This work is limited to NE Butler Market Road and NE Purcell Blvd intersection.

Intermittent work will occur at the intersections of NE Wild Rivers Loop, NE Cradle Mountain Way, NE Purser Avenue and NE Castle Avenue for the next few weeks.

  • One intersection will be closed at a time during work hours.  All intersections will be open at the end of the work day.
  • Construction is dependent on weather, COVID-19 protocols and other factors.
  • Workers may be working Saturday, August 28th.

NE Butler Market Road and NE Purcell Blvd roundabout is scheduled to open in October.

NE Purcell and Butler Market closure

Full Closure Coming to NE Purcell Blvd and NE Butler Market Beginning Monday, May 3rd -September

By Mountain View Neighborhood Association | May 1, 2021
  • The intersection at NE Purcell Blvd and NE Butler Market Road will be closed for roundabout construction beginning Monday, May 3rd.
    • There will be no access allowed for vehicles, bicycles or pedestrians during construction.
  • Modernization of NE Purcell Blvd between NE Butler Market Road and the NUID canal (May 3rd-September).
    • This section of roadway will be open to local traffic only.
  • Detours in place during construction.
  • Construction is dependent on weather and other factors.

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