Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – April 15, 2022

SAFETY FIRST

This week, the federal Department of Transportation held its annual Work Zone Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “Work Zones are a Sign to Slow Down.” Please pay attention when you travel through or near work zones, take note of reduced speed limits, changes in lane configurations, detours, closed streets, eliminate distractions, and be watchful for workers and their equipment located in or near the street. To learn more about the important role drivers have in work zone safety, go to National Work Zone Awareness Week – FHWA Work Zone (dot.gov).

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 14 – APRIL 21

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 2A (9th Street through 10th Street Intersection)

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

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

  • Roadway is open to two-way traffic.
  • Concrete has been poured, and all sidewalks have been covered in concrete blankets for curing due to weather conditions.
  • Landscaping will continue near sidewalks and planters.

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 2B (10th Street through 11th Street Intersection)

  • Roadway is closed to traffic.
  • Demolition of the existing surface continues.
  • Crews will establish the sewer bypass system.
  • Excavation for stormwater planters continues.
  • Forms for the planter walls will be constructed.
  • Replacement of the sewer pipes and structures begins.

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – 15th Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Newport Avenue

  • 15th Street is closed to traffic on April 19 and April 20.
  • Excavation for the testing of the stormwater infiltration rate.
  • Installation of stormwater structures. 

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.
  • 15th Street from Newport Avenue to Milwaukee Avenue.

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 north side 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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