Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – September 3, 2021

In observance of Labor Day, there will be limited personnel on-site on September 6.

SAFETY FIRST

Slow Down; back to school means sharing the road. Students are returning to school on September 8. It’s never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present, especially before and after school. We are working with Bend-La Pine School District to provide safe areas for students to commute to and from school. Please review the map below detailing these areas and bus detour routes and limit any additional traffic during drop-off and pick-up times.

HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY/KENWOOD SCHOOL

If You’re Dropping Off or Picking Up

Please use the designated routes noted on the map below. If you have questions, please contact us at (541) 200-6972.

CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION KIOSK

This week the City’s informational kiosk will be at Kenwood/Highland School Friday, September 10. Stop by from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM and meet with our team to answer any questions regarding this project.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Nashville/Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 1 

Week of September 2 – September 9

• Final roadway surfacing and landscaping of Nashville Ave.
• Stormwater planters are being backfilled.
• Sidewalks along the 9th St & Newport Ave roundabout are being formed.
• The roundabout apron concrete will be poured and stamped.

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

Week of September 2 – September 9

• Potholing of utilities along Newport Ave.

DETOURS IN EFFECT

Traffic Closures and Changes

• Nashville Ave. from Newport Ave. to Harmon Blvd is closed.
• Newport Ave. from NW 7th street to NW 10th street 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 14th 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 9th St. and NW 11th St. 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