Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – April 28, 2022

SAFETY FIRST

Cascade Natural Gas will be performing work on Newport Avenue between Knoxville Boulevard and 14th Street over the upcoming weeks. Be prepared for flagging and lane shifts.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR APRIL 28 – MAY 5 

DID YOU KNOW?!

The Newport Avenue Project is replacing about 5,000 linear feet of roadway, but nearly 8.5 miles of sewer, water, and stormwater pipe is being removed and installed.

A photo of work crews using equipment to install new pipe in a deep trench. There is a trench shield, ladders, and a bridge with rails for safe access to the trench.

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 5 (Juniper Street to College Way)

  • The roadway is open to two-way traffic.
  • Landscaping will continue near sidewalks and planters.

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 2B (10th Street through 12th Street Intersection)

  • The roadway is closed to traffic.
  • Completion of the relocation of franchise utilities.
  • Complete the replacement of the sewer pipes and structures.
  • Complete the replacement of the stormwater mainline.
  • Begin replacement of the water mainline.
  • Continue connection of sewer service lines to properties.

DETOURS IN EFFECT

Traffic Closures and Changes

  • Newport Avenue, west of 10th Street through the 11th Street intersection, is closed.
  • 11th Street, north and south of Newport Avenue, will be local access only.

A map depicting the no parking zone along NW Milwaukee Ave. between 10th St. & 12th St, road closure on Newport Ave. and 11th St, local and business access, and detour routes.

Access to all businesses along Newport Avenue will be open through construction. 

Temporary Pedestrian Accessibility Route for Segment 2B Construction

If headed eastbound on Newport Avenue:

  • At the east side of 12th Street, head southbound to Milwaukee Avenue. 
  • Turn left on the north side of Milwaukee Avenue to travel eastbound. 
  • Cross 11th Street and continue to the west side of 10th Street
  • Turn left on 10th Street to travel north to Newport Avenue
  • Turn right on Newport Avenue, crossing 10th Street to continue traveling eastbound.

If headed westbound on Newport Avenue:

  • At the west side of 10th Street, head south to Milwaukee Avenue. 
  • Turn right to travel west down the northside of Milwaukee Avenue.
  • Cross 11th Street and continue on Milwaukee Avenue to 12th Street. 
  • At the west side of 12th Street, turn right to travel northbound to get back onto Newport Avenue and turn left to continue traveling westbound.

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

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