Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – February 11, 2022

SAFETY FIRST

Construction equipment is preparing the subgrade on Newport Avenue. This means an increase in heavy equipment activity between Juniper Street and College Way. Pedestrians should follow the designated routes and avoid entering the job site at all costs. We have seen pedestrians entering the site and even walking behind heavy equipment as they are operating. The job site needs to be clear of all members of the public to maintain our safety protocols.

Construction will transition to the southern side of the 12th Street & Newport Avenue intersection.

There will be a flagger stopping traffic intermittently at the 9th Street roundabout over the upcoming weeks. These additional safety measures will allow space for large trucks to enter the construction area. The roadway will reopen quickly after the trucks have cleared.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 

Arborists will be performing air spading on Saturday, February 18. This work is expected to last half the day and will be done on Newport Avenue, between 9th Street and 10th Street.

A photo of an excavated trench with exposed utility lines and a shoring device setup in the trench. There is fencing, cones, and barricades setup around the excavated site for safety.
Above: During construction, excavated trenches can be as deep as 15 feet. Installation of shoring devices to stabilize the walls of the trenching allows for crewmembers to replace storm, sewer, and water lines.

Construction update for February 10 – February 17

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

  • Forms for the walls of the stormwater planters are constructed.
  • Replacement of the existing storm and sewer lines continue.

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – 12th Street

  • 12th Street, north of Newport Avenue, is reopened for traffic by February 11.
  • 12th Street, south of Newport Avenue, is closed starting February 16.
    • Demolition begins.

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

  • Grading of the roadway and sidewalks begins.

DETOURS IN EFFECT

Traffic Closures and Changes

  • Newport Avenue is closed between 9th Street through the 10th Street intersection.
  • 10th Street, North & South of Newport Avenue, will be local access only.
  • 12th Street, south of Newport Avenue, is closed.
  • The intersection at NW Knoxville Blvd. & Newport Avenue is closed.
  • One-way westbound local access only on Newport Avenue from NW Juniper Street to College Way.

A map of the Newport Avenue Improvements Project's traffic control plan, depicting an eastbound traffic road closure no Newport Avenue, the eastbound detour, and the westbound detour in effect February - March 2022 (weather permitting). All businesses along Newport Ave. 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: 

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

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

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