Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – April 15, 2021

THE NASHVILLE/HARMON BLVD INTERSECTION WILL BE COMPLETELY CLOSED BEGINNING MONDAY, APRIL 19 AT 7:00 AM

NEWPORT AVENUE FROM NW 7TH STREET TO NW 10TH STREET IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. THE INTERSECTION WILL BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MONTHS 

SAFETY FIRST

Traffic in and around the construction corridor continues to be the biggest safety issue. Additional signage continues to be added to identify ‘local access only’ streets. Safety in nearby neighborhoods remains a high priority. Please continue to use the designated detour routes in circumventing the construction zones. 

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – WEEK OF APRIL 15-APRIL 21

Newport Corridor Improvements – Segment 1

The intersection at Nashville and Harmon Blvd will be completely closed beginning Monday morning, April 19, 7:00 AM.

  • Storm drain and basin construction begins along Nashville Avenue near Drake Park.
  • Franchise utility relocations continue in support of new stormwater facilities.
  • Pavement removal continues on Newport Avenue between 7th and 10th Streets.
  • City of Bend project on 9th Street between NW Ogden Avenue and NW Portland Avenue will be completed this week.

General Project Notes:

  • Current work along Nashville Avenue and the 9th Street – Newport Avenue roundabout is daytime work. Daytime work hours will be in effect from 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
  • This segment of work, including the closure of the NW 9th Street and NW Newport Avenue roundabout and closure of NW Nashville Ave, has begun. (see ‘SEGMENT 1 ILLUSTRATION’ below).
  • Access to all businesses along the construction corridor area will be maintained. New ‘business open’ signage will continue to be installed.
  • Access to businesses between 9th and 11th Street can be found using the rear alley and rear parking areas.
  • Traffic near Highland School will be impacted by Segment 1 construction. Now more than ever, awareness of pedestrian/student traffic becomes paramount.  

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS

A photo capturing asphalt removal at the 9th St./Newport Ave. roundabout.
Above: Asphalt removal at the 9th Street – Newport Avenue roundabout.

A photo of a sign listing all local businesses that remain open along the Newport Corridor during construction.
Above: All Businesses along the Newport corridor remain open during construction.

Please continue to support the local business community. 

SEGMENT 1 ILLUSTRATION

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 COMMUNICATIONS

  • Access to all businesses will be maintained.
  • EMS, buses, and many other delivery/service providers have been included on 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 (541) 385-4772

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