Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – July 1, 2021

SAFETY FIRST

Safety is a construction site’s number one priority. When the job site is closed for the day, crew members close the access points, place barriers around open trenches, and store equipment. With the holiday weekend upon us, use designated pedestrian paths. For your safety, do not enter the work area. The Bend Police Department has been notified of recent entries and will be patrolling the area.

IMPORTANT UPDATES

  • Due to continued forecasts of excess heat, working hours shall continue to be from 5:00 AM-3:30 PM until further notice.
  • On July 5, there will be limited personnel on-site in observance of Independence Day 
  • Starting July 6 through July 9 on Newport Avenue from College Way to Juniper Street, flagging and temporary traffic control patterns will be in place for utility potholing.

CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION KIOSK

Due to continued forecasts of excess heat, the project kiosk had been placed on hold. Feel free to call or email with any questions regarding this project. We will send out a notice when we plan to return to Newport Market.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

A photo of equipment parked at the project site.A photo of fencing placed around excavation equipment and an open trench.
Above: Every night, equipment is parked, and fencing is placed around each open trench.

Nashville/Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 1

Week of July 1 – July 8

  • Sewer bypass pipe segments are removed.
  • Utility location and potholing on Newport Ave near College Way 
  • Concrete forms built and concrete poured on Nashville Ave.

DETOURS IN EFFECT

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

A map depicting the work zone and closure at Nashville Ave. & the 9th St. roundabout and detour routes for Newport Ave. westbound & eastbound traffic.

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 9th Street and 11th Street can be accessed using the rear alley and rear parking areas.
  • Please do not enter the construction zone before, during, or after hours.
  • Due to continued predictions of excess heat, working hours shall continue to be from 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM until further notice.
  • 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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