Hey Locals! Per Anne Aurand: The Purcell Bridge will close mid Feb. for about 2 plus months

Purcell Bridge Closure Starts February 17

Open Houses for More Information Throughout February

Post Date: 01/29/2020 11:18 AM

For Immediate Release             

Date:  Jan. 29, 2020

From: Anne Aurand
Communications Director
541-388-5573, aaurand@bendoregon.gov 

Contact: Sinclair Burr

Project Manager

541-330-4018, sburr@bendoregon.gov

Purcell Bridge Closure Starts February 17

Open Houses for More Information Throughout February

The Purcell Boulevard Bridge that crosses the North Unit Irrigation District main canal north of NE Butler Market Road and south of Empire Avenue will be closed for two and a half months starting February 17.

The bridge closure will extend from February 17 through April 30 and is necessary to allow for bridge widening and other necessary improvements (weather permitting).

Pedestrian and bicycle traffic in this area will also be affected by the total bridge closure.

Residents who want to learn more about the bridge closure and other road improvements in the area are invited to attend any one of these open houses:

• Monday, February 5, 4:30-6 p.m.Trinity Lutheran School, 2550 NE Butler Market Road
  
• Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m.Elks Lodge, 63120 Boyd Acres Road
  
• Monday, Feb. 17, 4:30 p.m.Trinity Lutheran School, 2550 NE Butler Market Road
  
• Monday, Feb. 24, 6 p.m.

Higher Ground Common House, 2558 NE Daggett Lane

Detour routes for people who drive, ride bikes and walk will be shown at www.bendoregon.gov/empire.