Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – February 17, 2023

SAFETY FIRST

A road safety flyer with a lane closure sign. advising to plan ahead for work zones. 

It’s important to follow the law and keep everyone safe, especially during construction projects. Unfortunately, we have noticed that some drivers are ignoring traffic control signs and driving in the wrong direction on Milwaukee Avenue. This has led to complaints from residents and near-miss incidents. Safety is our top priority, so we have notified the Bend Police, and they are ready to enforce the one-way eastbound local access route. We kindly ask all drivers to follow the marked detour routes and closure signage so we can finish this project safely and efficiently. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR FEBRUARY 16 – FEBRUARY 23

*Construction activities will take place on President’s Day (Monday, February 20) during normal working hours

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

  • Construction of the stormwater planters continues.
    • 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.
    • Stormwater main on 14th Street continues to be replaced.
    • Installation of the stormwater main on Newport Avenue begins.
    • Installation of stormwater collection structures and piping begins.
  • Replacement of the existing water main 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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