Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – March 04, 2022

SAFETY FIRST

The concrete that is being poured over the next week has a specific cure time to provide an optimal life expectancy. Pedestrians should follow all designated routes around the newly formed curbs, driveways, and sidewalks. Residents and businesses need to use alternate parking locations or temporary access driveways during the cure time of the concrete.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 

Construction update for March 3 – March 10

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

• Concrete is poured into the Stormwater planter wall forms, and the cure time begins.
• Replacement of the existing water line continues.

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – 12^th Street (south of Newport Avenue)

• The asphalt is patched in preparation for Segment 2C.

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

• Concrete curbs and medians are poured.
• Sidewalks and driveways are poured. Expect alternate parking or temporary driveways during this time.

DETOURS IN EFFECT

Traffic Closures and Changes

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

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 west side of 11^th Street, head southbound towards Milwaukee Avenue.
• Turn left to continue eastbound on Milwaukee Avenue.
• At the 10^th Street 5-way intersection, head south to cross Milwaukee Avenue, then immediately travel northeast on Union Street.
• Union Street will take you back to Newport Avenue to continue traveling eastbound.

If headed westbound on Newport Avenue:

• At 9^th Street, head westbound on the south side of Newport Avenue towards Union Street. 
• Turn left to travel southwest down Union Street.
• At the 10^th Street 5-way intersection, continue across Milwaukee, then immediately travel north on 10^th Street to cross Milwaukee.
• Turn left to travel westbound along Milwaukee Avenue, crossing 11^th Street.
• On the west side of 11^th Street, travel northbound to get back onto Newport Ave 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 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