Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – September 17, 2021

Limited work at the 9^th St roundabout will be performed on Saturday, September 9, 2021.

SAFETY FIRST

Due to a case of vandalism on the job site, Bend Police Department will be increasing its patrols in the neighborhood. If you see any suspicious activity, please notify Bend PD immediately.

As the concrete in the roundabout and sidewalks is poured, there is a specific cure time to meet City of Bend and ODOT standards. Our crews have established vehicle and pedestrian traffic control and detours for the safety of the public. If you were to access the site while the concrete is still curing, there is a risk of injury, and you may cause damage to your vehicle or personal property. Please follow all pedestrian and traffic detours around the work zone.

CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION KIOSK

This week the City’s informational kiosk will be at Newport Avenue Market, September 21. Stop by between 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM and meet with our team to answer any questions regarding this project. The last kiosk for the year will be October 5.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Above: City of Bend staff members planning the re-installation of the 9^th St. roundabout art feature.

Above: Sod along Nashville has been planted, and the irrigation system is active.

Nashville/Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 1

Week of September 16 – September 23

• Landscaping continues.
• The concrete apron in the roundabout continues to cure.
• Final stormwater planter walls are formed and poured
• Stormwater planters are filled with drain rock.

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

Week of September 16 – September 23

• Demolition and widening of Newport continues
• The sewer bypass system is installed.

DETOURS IN EFFECT

Traffic Closures and Changes

• Nashville Ave. from Newport Ave. to Federal St. is closed.
• Newport Ave. from NW 7^th St. to NW 10^th St. is closed.
• The intersection at NW Juniper St. and Newport Ave. will be closed.
• The intersection at NW Knoxville Blvd. and Newport Ave. will be closed.
• One-way local access only on Newport Ave from NW Juniper St. to College Way.

 All businesses along Newport Ave. will be open through construction. Business access signs will be placed on the following routes:

• NW Portland Ave.
• NW 14^th St.
• NW Newport Ave.

GENERAL PROJECT NOTES

• Access to all area businesses along the construction corridor will be maintained. New ‘business open’ signage continues to be installed.
• Businesses between NW 9^th Street and NW 11^th Street can be accessed using the rear alley and rear parking areas.
• 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