Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – November 05, 2021

SAFETY FIRST

Please be aware of construction activities, flaggers, and deer wandering through the job site this time of year. Thank you for your continued patience! 

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Veterans Day, November 11 – Construction crews will be working on Veterans Day  

Underground utility exploration will begin Monday, November 8, and is scheduled to be completed Thursday, November 11, on NW Newport Avenue Between 9th Street and 12th Street. Expect intermittent flagging and minimal delays.

A photo of work crews using an excavator to excavate near NW Knoxville Blvd. & NW Newport Ave.
Above: Excavation near NW Knoxville Blvd and NW Newport Avenue.

A photo looking over a trench at the excavation and waterline construction on Newport Ave.
Above: Excavation and Waterline Construction on Newport Avenue.

Nashville/Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 1

Week of November 5 – November 11

  • Work continues within the planters at the 9th Street roundabout.

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

Week of November 5 – November 11

  • Waterline construction continues.
  • Testing of the new sewer system.
  • Connection to the existing sewer system.
  • Removal of sewer bypass pump system.
  • Existing stormwater structures and pipes are removed and replaced.
  • Drywell construction continues.
  • Excavation of stormwater planters begins.
  • Installation of water bypass begins.

DETOURS IN EFFECT

Traffic Closures and Changes

  • The intersection at NW Knoxville Blvd. & Newport Ave. will be closed.
  • One-way local access only on Newport Ave. from NW Juniper Street to College Way.

A map of Segment 5 depicting road closures, the eastbound detour, and the westbound detour from October 2021 - Winter 2021.All businesses along Newport Ave. will be open through construction. Business access signs will be placed on the following routes:

  • NW Portland Ave.

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 in spreading 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 updates using the ‘PROJECT UPDATES’ button.
  • 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: 

Drew Wells, City of Bend Project Engineer – awells@bendoregon.gov or (541) 588-0581

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

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