Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – May 13, 2021

NASHVILLE AVENUE FROM NEWPORT AVENUE TO PAGEANT PARK REMAINS CLOSED 

NEWPORT AVENUE FROM NW 7TH STREET TO NW 10TH STREET REMAINS CLOSED

SAFETY FIRST

 Stormwater Management, Part 1. Drainage issues on Awbrey Butte and along Newport Avenue have inconvenienced citizens, traffic, and businesses for years. The Newport Corridor Improvements project addresses a failing and deficient storm drain system serving the South Awbrey drainage basin. Along the corridor, a series of stormwater planters will be constructed to improve the quality and reduce the quantity of stormwater discharged to the Deschutes River. Installation of this type of system is approved by and subsequently funded by the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.

CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION KIOSK

Beginning next Tuesday, May 18, the City will host an informational kiosk in front of the Newport Market weekly, from 12:00 PM-1:30 PM. Please feel free to stop by with your questions for City, design, and construction management team members.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – WEEK OF MAY 13-May 19

Nashville Avenue/Newport Avenue Corridor Improvements – Segment 1

  • Nashville Avenue is closed from Newport Avenue to Pageant Park
  • Stormwater planter installation continues.
  • Installation and testing of water mainline on Nashville Avenue and Newport Avenue continues.
  • Sewer bypass pumping begins in support of the sewer replacement project along Newport Avenue near the 9th Street roundabout.

General Project Notes

  • Temporary speed bumps have been installed along NW Ogden Avenue between NW 7th Street and NW 11th Street. Please respect neighborhood roads and residents by using designated detours.
  • 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.
  • Work zone areas are identified below.
  • Access to all area businesses along the construction corridor will be maintained. New ‘business open’ signage will continue to be installed.
  • Access to businesses between 9th Street and 11th Street can be found using the rear alley and rear parking areas.
  • Traffic near Highland School continues to be impacted by Segment 1 construction. Now more than ever, awareness of pedestrian/student traffic becomes paramount.
  • There are many construction projects in the area and throughout the City of Bend. Travel safely.

CONSTRUCTION DESIGN – NW NASHVILLE AVE (EAST END)

An exhibit of Nashville Ave. (Harmon Blvd. to Deschutes River) depicting asphalt paving, concrete, sidewalk buffers, stormwater planters, and existing right-of-way.

 

SEGMENT 1 DETOUR REMAINS IN EFFECT

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

 

PROJECT PHOTOS

A photo of work crews placing forms for the planter walls.A photo of forms placed for the planter walls.
Above: Crews are placing forms for the Planter Walls

PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS

  • Access to all businesses will be maintained.
  • EMS, buses, and many 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

Ron Hand, Project Public Involvement Coordinator – rhand@dowl.com or (548) 206-7995

Peter Guth, Project Public Involvement Coordinator – pguth@dowl.com or (548) 256-6007

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