Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – January 7, 2022

SAFETY FIRST

Traffic patterns have changed near Newport Avenue. 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.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

A photo of work crews using excavation equipment to remove the existing 12th Street waterline.
Above: Removal of the existing 12th Street waterline is underway

Construction update for January 6 – January 13

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – 12th Street

  • Replacement of the waterline

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

  • Stormwater planter construction (weather dependent)

DETOURS IN EFFECT

Traffic Closures and Changes

  • 12th 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.

A map of the Newport Avenue Improvements Project road closures, the eastbound detour, and the westbound detour from January 3 - 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: 

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

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