Newport Corridor Improvements - COMPLETE

The Newport Corridor Improvements is an award-winning multi-phase project combining several types of needed infrastructure improvements, from replacing failing stormwater infrastructure and aging sewer and water pipes to improving safety and connectivity for all users. The project extends along Newport Avenue from College Way to Ninth Street and on Nashville Avenue to the Deschutes River.

PROTECTING THE RIVER AND ITS CRITTERS

Reducing impacts on the Deschutes River

The stormwater that flows from South Awbrey Butte will eventually make its way to the system under Newport Avenue, which discharges to the Deschutes River. The heart of this project is to reduce the quantity and improve the quality of stormwater discharged into the Deschutes River.

Watch the video about the important ways the Newport Corridor Improvement Project is helping to protect our river.

The project design incorporates stormwater treatment options, including in-ground filter-type units and Green Infrastructure, like planter boxes, to handle and treat a portion of that water before it gets to the river.

The new Green Infrastructure planters along newport and nashville help protect the Deschutes River from stormwater pollution

NEWPORT WALKING TOUR

Take a walking tour of the stormwater infrastructure that is helping protect the river. Learn more and download the map at bendoregon.gov/stormwaterwalkingtour.

Click on the tabs below to watch more two-minute videos and peruse project design and construction information.

DESCHUTES RIVER OUTFALL

Artist rendering of Outfall rock structure and parts of the footbridge, baseball field and Highland Elementary

Improving stormwater infrastructure to protect our river and underground water sources has been at the heart of the Newport Corridor Improvements Project. The stormwater pipes under Newport Avenue flow down Nashville Avenue and end in two outfall pipes between Pageant and Harmon Parks.

The goals of the Outfall construction phase of the project are in alignment with the overall goals of the Newport Corridor portion of the project.

Reduce the volume of water reaching the river
Provide additional capacity of the stormwater pipe to convey increased flows during rain events. This is also achieved through the infiltration of stormwater through the stormwater quality planters
Increase the quality of the water reaching the river
Constructing a new rock structure at the riverbank that will slow the stormwater down as it is coming out of the outfall pipe. This will help to limit erosion of the riverbank and reduce the likelihood of sediment reaching the river.
Limit flooding
Alleviate the possibility of localized flooding during significant storm events in the intersection of Nashville Avenue and Drake Road.

MAXIMIZING PROJECT EFFICIENCIES

Safety, synergy, accessibility and connectivity

Discover how community benefits and project efficiencies are linked together in the Newport Corridor Improvement Project.

Following the vision of the City’s 2015 Central Westside Plan to improve safety, connectivity and mobility for all users of this major east/west corridor, the Newport Corridor upgrades will:

Reconstruct the Newport Avenue roadway from College Way to 9th Street.
Improve intersections at 11th Street and 12th Street to increase safety, access, and traffic flow.
Install new sidewalks, curb ramps, lighting, landscape irrigation, and signage.
Replace the existing sewer trunk line.
Replace water distribution pipes in the rebuilt roadway.