Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – July 22, 2022

SAFETY FIRST

Due to the weather forecast in Central Oregon, the City of Bend has approved early work hours on the Newport Corridor Improvement project, following recommendations and guidelines from OSHA to adjust work hours to the coolest part of the day. This notice is subject to be extended if high temperatures persist. The safety of crew members is the number one concern and working in the mornings with cooler temperatures allows for construction to continue safely. You may hear large equipment operating within the hours listed below. Sound levels will be within the designated decibel levels of a construction zone. Please share the following information with members of your household.

Adjusted work hours

Estimated Duration: Monday, July 25, 2022, through Friday, July 29, 2022, and Monday, August 1, 2022, through Friday, August 5, 2022. 

Temporary Work Hours: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR JULY 21 – JULY 28

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 2C (12th Street & Newport Avenue Intersection)

  • Franchise utility relocation continues at 12th Street.
  • Water mainline replacement is completed.
  • Water service lines are connected to the mainline.
  • Replacement of the Storm mainline and structures begins.

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 3 (12th Street to 14th Street)

  • Sewer mainline and structure replacement continues.

DETOURS IN EFFECT- SEE DETOUR MAP BELOW

Traffic Closures and Changes

  • Newport Avenue, west of 11th Street to 14th Street, is closed.
  • 12th Street, north and south of Newport Avenue, will be closed.
  • Northbound leg of the 14th Street roundabout.

A map depicting the road closure on Newport Ave. and 12th St, business access on the alley between 11th St. & 12th St., and detour route on 11th St. & NW Milwaukee Ave.

Access to all businesses along Newport Avenue will be open through 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.
  • Temporary early work hours are in effect from 6:00 AM– 6:00 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

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