Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – July 8, 2022

SAFETY FIRST

The graphic below is an example of the 11^th Street and Newport Avenue temporary roundabout. This roundabout utilizes a section of the future “dogbone” roundabout that will be completed in Segment 2C. Enter the roundabout traveling counterclockwise, yielding to cars already within the roundabout. You may exit the roundabout onto northbound 11^th Street, southbound 11^th Street, or eastbound Newport Avenue only. Newport Avenue westbound is closed to traffic at the northwest corner of the temporary roundabout; please follow the appropriate detour paths. The eastbound approach lane on Newport Avenue is for traffic exiting the Newport Avenue Market parking lot. Please observe the stop sign on the southwest corner of the temporary roundabout.

Our team is committed to keeping local EMS services informed of changes in detours and temporary road closures. The fire department, police, and sheriff’s office are notified weekly, and in some cases more often, of all changes that may affect their access to various neighborhoods. Our goal is to be sure they know exactly how their teams can access areas within the construction project area.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR JULY 7 – JULY 14

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 2B
(10^th Street to 12^th Street)

• Landscaping crews are finalizing the remaining landscaping
• Final clean-up and finish work are completed.

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 2C & Segment 3
(12^th Street to 14^th Street)

• Removal of the existing sewer mainline.
• In partnership with local utility companies, excavation of trenches for utility relocation begins.
• Clearing and grubbing are complete to allow for construction activities.
• Water bypass is established from 13^th Street to 14^th Street.

DETOURS IN EFFECT- SEE DETOUR MAP BELOW

Traffic Closures and Changes

• Newport Avenue, west of 11^th Street to 14^th Street, is closed.
• 12^th Street, north and south of Newport Avenue, will be closed.

Access to 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 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