City of Coos Bay news release. Starting Friday evening, May 19th, at 5:00 pm, Empire Blvd. will re-open to, two-way traffic for north and south bound travel. Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout the rest of the project, although there will be locations along Empire Blvd. where flaggers and contractors will be working and motorist can expect short delays within those areas. Fulton Avenue between S Empire Blvd. and Marple Avenue will be closed until the Empire Blvd. project is completed; July 31, 2017. Please follow the detour route below. Business access will be maintained throughout the duration of the project and well as access to homes along the project route. If you have any questions, please call City of Coos Bay Public Works at (541) 269-8918. Thank you for your cooperation.