Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – December 30, 2021

In observance of New Year’s Day, on December 31 there will be limited personnel on-site. Please have a safe and happy New Year.

Beginning January 3, 12^th Street, from Ogden Avenue to Newport Avenue, will be closed. This closure is anticipated to continue for two months. (Weather Permitting) 

SAFETY FIRST

Traffic patterns near Newport Avenue will be changing next week. There may be orange construction cones and barrels adjacent to Newport Avenue. Even though construction crews may not be present in all areas of the project limits, these cones indicate hazards or equipment. Please use caution while driving on the unpaved section of Newport Avenue.

With winter weather conditions continuing, the City of Bend prioritizes plowing and sanding on the highest-use streets that accommodate the most drivers, major employment areas, schools, and transit routes. Go to https://www.bendoregon.gov/guides/winter-tips, for additional maps and tips for winter driving in Bend.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Construction Update for December 30 – January 6 

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – 12^th Street

• Crews will establish the road closure of 12^th Street, between Ogden Avenue and Newport Avenue. This will include new traffic control devices and detour signage.
• Establish erosion control
• Tree removal
• Begin the replacement of the 12^th Street waterline.

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

• Construction activities will be limited with periodic flagging.

DETOURS IN EFFECT

Traffic Closures and Changes

• 12^th Street from Ogden Avenue to Newport Avenue.
• The intersection at NW Knoxville Blvd. and Newport Avenue will be closed.
• One-way local access only on Newport Avenue, from NW Juniper Street to College Way.

All businesses along Newport Avenue will be open through construction.

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 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