Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – February 24, 2023

SAFETY FIRST

With the recent weather, the City of Bend wants to take the time to remind businesses and residents of Bend City Code (3.30.020). Property owners must maintain sidewalks adjacent to their property in good repair and unobstructed. Adjacent property owners are also required to remove snow from sidewalks within 24 hours after the snowfall has stopped and six hours for commercial properties, per City of Bend Code 5.35.020 (Snow and Ice). If you have a fire hydrant in front of your property, it is your responsibility to remove snow accumulation from around the hydrant.

Here is a website explaining the property owner’s responsibility: https://www.bendoregon.gov/departments/streets/street-operations/sidewalk-program-and-compliance

NOTE: It is recommended not to use rock salt or ice melt on the new concrete stairs and sidewalks. Instead, sand or cinders can be used along with prompt shoveling to prevent icy conditions.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR FEBRUARY 23 – MARCH 2

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 4 (Knoxville Boulevard through the 14th Street Roundabout)

  • Construction of the stormwater planters continues.
    • Backfilling and compacting the completed stormwater planters begin.
    • Forming of the walls for the stormwater planters on Newport Avenue continues.
    • Excavation of stormwater planters along Newport Avenue continues.
  • Removal of the old sewer main continues.
  • Replacement of the Stormwater system continues.
    • The stormwater main on 14th Street continues to be replaced.
    • Installation of the stormwater main on Newport Avenue continues.
  • Replacement of the existing water main continues.
  • Replacement of domestic water service lines begins.

DETOURS IN EFFECT- SEE DETOUR MAP BELOW

Traffic Closures and Changes

  • NW Newport Avenue closed from Knoxville Boulevard through the 14th Street roundabout
  • NW 14th Street closed between NW Ogden Avenue and NW Milwaukee Avenue (no alley outlets onto 14th Street)
  • NW 15th Street closed between NW Milwaukee and NW Newport Avenue
  • NW Milwaukee Avenue, one-way eastbound traffic only from NW Stannium Road to NW 12th Street

Newport avenue will be closed beginning January 9 to complete the final phase of construction 

GENERAL PROJECT NOTES

  • Access to all area businesses along the construction corridor will be maintained.
  • Please do not enter the construction zone before, during, or after hours.
  • Daytime work hours are in effect from 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM.
  • The ‘Tree Preservation and Removal Overview Exhibits’ can be found on the project website. These exhibits provide design details about each tree being removed and where new trees will be planted.
  • There are many construction projects in the area and throughout the City of Bend. Travel safely.

PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS

  • EMS, buses, and other delivery/service providers have been included in the project updates distribution list.
  • Please help us spread the word to your clients, customers, and delivery personnel regarding detouring and closures.
  • Share the project website (provided below), where others can also sign up for project updates.
  • Please contact the project team if you are not the correct contact for your organization or if others need to be included.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Project Website: https://www.bendoregon.gov/newportimprovements

24-Hour Construction Phone Line: 541-200-6972

Project Contacts: 

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