Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – May 19, 2023

SAFETY FIRST

Roadway striping of the Newport Corridor will be performed on May 24 through May 26. During this time, drive cautiously and avoid driving over the fresh paint for at least 20 minutes. As we near the end of construction, continue to follow all road closure signs. On Friday, May 26, once the final segment is safe for public traffic, crews will remove all traffic control devices, officially opening all of Newport Avenue to traffic.

After the final segment of Newport Avenue is opened, final landscaping activities will continue for the next few weeks along Newport Avenue from 13th Street to Juniper St. This work may require lane shifts and parking restrictions during work hours. Two-way traffic will be maintained.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR MAY 18 – MAY 26

On Friday, May 26, crews will complete the striping of Newport Avenue, officially opening the final segment of the Newport Corridor Improvements Project to the public.

Did you know?

Over the last two years, crews removed and installed nearly 7.5 miles of Sewer, Stormwater, and Water pipe beneath just one mile of roadway. The portion of the Deschutes River that runs through Bend from River Rim Park to Sawyer Park is only 7.13 miles.

An aerial satellite-view map highlighting the 7.13 miles of the Deschutes River in comparison to the 7.5 miles of sewer, stormwater, and water pipe removed and installed beneath just one mile of roadway over the last two years.

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 4 (Knoxville Boulevard through the 14th Street Roundabout)

• Pedestrians will be able to use the new sidewalk along Newport. The temporary pedestrian access route along Milwaukee will be removed.

• Roadway striping of Newport Avenue is completed.

• Traffic Control devices are removed.

• Newport Avenue opens to all traffic.

DETOURS IN EFFECT- SEE DETOUR MAP BELOW

Traffic Closures and Changes

  • NW Newport Avenue closed from Knoxville Boulevard through the 14th Street roundabout
  • NW 14th Street closed between NW Ogden Avenue and NW Milwaukee Avenue (no alley outlets onto 14th Street)
  • NW 15th Street closed between NW Milwaukee and NW Newport Avenue
  • NW Milwaukee Avenue, one-way eastbound traffic only from NW Stannium Road to NW 12th Street

Newport avenue will be closed beginning January 9 to complete the final phase of 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

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