Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – July 23, 2021

SAFETY FIRST

Upcoming City of Bend road maintenance crews will be closing the Newport Ave Bridge for bridge resurfacing. Additional roadwork means less mobility through the construction site; any additional vehicle traffic could block those routes. Please follow all designated detour routes around the construction areas.

Newport Avenue Bridge over Deschutes River will be closed between NW Brooks Street and NW Awbrey Road; Detour to Portland Avenue.

CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION KIOSK

On Tuesday, July 27, the City’s informational kiosk in front of the Newport Market will be open from noon to 1:30 PM. You’re invited to stop by and meet with our team for any questions regarding this project. 

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 

Nashville Ave is in its homestretch; new curbs will be formed over the upcoming weeks, and asphalt is planned to be laid at the beginning of August. We are excited to announce that Nashville Ave will be fully open for traffic in mid-August 2021.

Construction on the Newport Corridor Improvements Project is moving along. Work will begin on a new segment of the project on Monday, July 26. Segment 5 is the area on Newport Avenue from Juniper Street to College Way. Initial traffic control devices will be in place, allowing for two-way traffic. As construction progresses, this segment will become a single westbound lane allowing for business access. Visit https://www.bendoregon.gov/newportimprovements to view the updated detour map.

Above: Crews prepping the sidewalk for concrete and laying the first layers of soil for the new green areas along the curb

Over the next week, trees that are designated to be removed due to conflicts with the improvements will be marked with a pink dot on the tree. 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.

Nashville/Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 1 

Week of July 22–July 29

• Pouring of curbs continues along Nashville Ave.
• Concrete is being poured into sidewalks and ADA ramps.
• Stormwater planters near the 9^th Street roundabout are formed and ready to be poured.

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

Week of July 22–July 29

• New natural gas lines are being installed on the south side of Newport Ave.

DETOURS IN EFFECT

• Nashville Ave. from Newport Ave. to Pageant Park
• Newport Ave. from NW 7^th Street to NW 10^th Street 

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 9^th Street and 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–5:30 PM
• 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