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).
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 unavoidable please follow crew instructions and marked temporary pedestrian paths if available.
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 – June 12–16
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.
Demolition of Purcell Boulevard between Full Moon Drive and the missing segment of Purcell begins. A partial closure of Purcell will be required to perform the work, residential access will be maintained throughout the construction window.
Neff and Purcell Intersection
The franchise utilities such as gas, power, cable, etc. continue progressing towards completion of relocating facilities to their ideal locations and depths, the City’s contractor is able to begin the planned improvements of the Neff and Purcell intersection.
Rock hammering and excavation will be performed for stormwater infrastructure improvements. Expect intermittent periods of vibration and noise should be expected by properties near the Neff Road and Purcell Boulevard intersection. Installation of stormwater infrastructure will be performed as crews excavate the areas of work.
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
The intersection of Neff Road and Purcell Boulevard is closed for construction. Detour routes are listed below. Delays are expected. Give yourself extra time to reach your destination.
Detour Routes:
- Eastbound (south option) – go south on NE 8th Street, east on Greenwood Avenue, north on 27th Street
- Eastbound (north option) – go north on NE 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
City of Bend Interactive Traffic Impacts Map
You may also monitor current and upcoming detours and closures at bendoregon.gov/traffic.
Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes
Please use marked temporary pedestrian detours. Please be aware the temporary pedestrian access routes will change as needed during different phases of work.
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.
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.