Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – April 8, 2022

SAFETY FIRST

The Bend Marathon will bring additional traffic to the area near Newport Avenue from April 9 – 10. Although the marathon course does not directly impact Newport Avenue, there may be an increase in traffic along the detour routes.

Newport Avenue, between College Way and Juniper Street, and 9^th Street and 10^th street are now open to two-way traffic. Final landscaping and concrete work in these areas will be ongoing and may require traffic lane adjustments at times. Flaggers, cones, and barrels will be in the roadway intermittently. Please be aware of these activities in the upcoming weeks.

As with all major road changes, approach all intersections with additional awareness as drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians get familiar with the new traffic detour.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR APRIL 7 – APRIL 14 

Segment 2A was opened the morning of April 7. Segment 5 is opening to two-way traffic with intermittent flagging and lane shifts on Saturday, April 9.

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 2A (9^th Street through 10^th Street Intersection)

• Landscaping and Concrete work will continue near sidewalks and planters.

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

• Concrete will continue to be poured for sidewalks along Newport Avenue. 
• Landscaping will continue near sidewalks and planters.

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 2B (10^th Street through 11^th Street Intersection)

• Demolition of the existing surface continues.
• Crews will establish the sewer bypass system.
• Excavation for stormwater planters begins.

DETOURS IN EFFECT

Traffic Closures and Changes

• Newport Avenue west of 10^th Street through the 11^th Street intersection is closed.
• 11^th Street north and south of Newport Avenue will be local access only.

Access to all businesses along Newport Avenue will be open through construction.

Temporary Pedestrian Accessibility Route for Segment 2A Construction

If headed eastbound on Newport Avenue:

• At the east side of 12^th Street, head southbound to Milwaukee Avenue. 
• Turn left on the north side of Milwaukee Avenue to travel eastbound. 
• Cross 11^th Street and continue to the west side of 10^th Street.
• Turn left on 10^th Street to travel north to Newport Avenue.
• Turn right on Newport Avenue, crossing 10^th Street to continue traveling eastbound.

If headed westbound on Newport Avenue:

• At the west side of 10^th Street, head south to Milwaukee Avenue. 
• Turn right to travel west down the north side of Milwaukee Avenue.
• Cross 11^th Street and continue on Milwaukee Avenue to 12^th Street. 
• At the west side of 12^th Street, turn right to travel northbound to get back onto Newport Avenue and turn left to continue traveling westbound.

GENERAL PROJECT NOTES

• Access to all area businesses along the construction corridor will be maintained.
• Please do not enter the construction zone before, during, or after hours.
• Daytime work hours are in effect from 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM.
• 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.
• 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 spread 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 project updates.
• 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: 

Brittany Barker, PE – City of Bend Principal Engineer – bbarker@bendoregon.gov

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