Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – September 30, 2021

The 9th Street roundabout opens for public use TONIGHT, Thursday, September 30, at 6:00 PM

SAFETY FIRST

Final landscaping between the roadway and sidewalks will be ongoing. Please be aware of these activities.

As with all major road changes, approach the roundabout with additional awareness as drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians get familiar with the newly reconstructed roundabout.

CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION KIOSK

The final informational kiosk for this year will be at the Newport Avenue Market, October 5. Stop by between 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM and meet with our team to answer any questions regarding this project. 

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

A photo of Segment 1 at the 9th Street roundabout. A city of Bend truck is parked on the truck apron of the roundabout.
Above: Segment 1 at the 9th Street roundabout

SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION 

Nashville/Newport Corridor Improvements – Segment 1

Week of September 30 – October 7

  • Traffic control is removed.
  • Segment 1 is opened to the public.
  • Landscaping and cleanup continues.
  • 9th Street bicycle lane closure on the north leg of the roundabout will remain closed. 

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

Week of September 30 – October 7

  • The sewer bypass is connected to the existing system.
  • Removal of the existing sewer system begins. 

DETOURS IN EFFECT

Traffic Closures and Changes

  • The intersection at NW Juniper Street and Newport Avenue is closed.
  • The intersection at NW Knoxville Boulevard and Newport Avenue is closed.
  • One-way local access only on Newport Avenue 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 Avenue will be open through construction. 

GENERAL PROJECT NOTES

  • Access to all 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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