Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – February 10, 2023

SAFETY FIRST

ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, NORMAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES WILL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM TO FINISH UP SOME CRITICAL SEWER WORK. 

Construction zones can be highly active areas. Project personnel have specific training and experience when walking through the construction area and are looking for moving equipment, trucks, and other obstacles. Unexpected pedestrians and vehicles can cause dangerous situations for not only themselves but can distract project personnel and impact their safety awareness while completing their tasks.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR FEBRUARY 9 – FEBRUARY 16

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 4 (Knoxville Boulevard through the 14^th 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 that will be replaced with the stormwater main begins.
• Replacement of the Stormwater system continues.
  • The stormwater main on 14^th Street continues to be replaced.
  • Installation of the stormwater main on Newport Avenue begins.
  • Installation of stormwater collection structures and piping begins.

DETOURS IN EFFECT- SEE DETOUR MAP BELOW

Traffic Closures and Changes

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

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: 

Brittany Barker, PE – City of Bend Principal Engineer – bbarker@bendoregon.gov

Peter Guth, Project Public Involvement Coordinator – pguth@dowl.com or 548-256-6007