Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – May 20, 2021

SAFETY FIRST

We are still hearing from residents in the area that motor vehicles are traveling at excessive speeds through local neighborhoods. With the end of the school approaching and wildlife on the move to prepare for warmer weather, it’s extremely important to remain cautious while driving. Please continue to allow more time to reach your destination, observe speed limits and follow detours.

CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION KIOSK

On Tuesday, May 25, the City will continue its informational kiosk in front of the Newport Market from noon to 1:30 PM. Last week we had great conversations with local business owners, homeowners, and nearby neighbors. Please stop by with your questions for the City, design, and construction representative team.

A photo of project team members and visitors at the project's informational kiosk setup in front of Newport Market.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

A photo of work crews and equipment completing a section of pipe near Highland (Kenwood) School.
Above: Crews completing a section of pipe near Highland (Kenwood) School

A photo of the poured stormwater planters.A schematic of the project's designed stormwater planter, depicting a roadway, walkway, stormwater planter media, open graded aggregate, underdrain, and grannular drain backfill.

Above: Stormwater planters are poured and ready to match the conceptual cross-section of a finished stormwater planter

Nashville/Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 1

Week of May 21 – May 27 

  • Sewer connections to Highland (Kenwood) school are being made outside of school hours. You may notice construction activity until sunset (8:30 PM) through Friday, May 21.
  • Concrete storm planters are being installed with granular backfill and installation of the perforated pipes.
  • Excavation of storm planters continues near the intersection of Nashville Ave. and Harmon Blvd.

PROJECT DESIGN

The conceptual design plan at NW Nashville Avenue near Pageant Park, showing the connection of the stormwater drain system into the Deschutes River.

The conceptual design plan for Nashville Ave (Harmon Blvd to Deschutes River) depicting asphalt paving, concrete, sidewalk buffers, stormwater planters, existing right of way, utility lines, and tree removals and plantings.

DETOURS IN EFFECT 

Current Road Closures

  • Nashville Ave. from Newport Ave. to Pageant Park
  • Newport Ave. from NW 7th Street to NW 10th Street

A map depicting the work zone and closure at Nashville Ave. & the 9th St. roundabout and detour routes for Newport Ave. westbound & eastbound traffic. 

GENERAL PROJECT NOTES 

  • Access to all businesses along the construction corridor will be maintained. New ‘business open’ signage continues to be installed.
  • Businesses between 9th Street and 11th Street can be accessed using the rear alley and parking areas.
  • Please do not enter the construction zone before, during, or after hours.
  • Daytime work hours are in effect from 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, except for the extended hours through May 21.
  • There are many construction projects in the area and throughout the City of Bend. Travel safely.

PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS

  • EMS, buses, and many 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

Ron Hand, Project Public Involvement Coordinator – rhand@dowl.com or (548) 206-7995

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