Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – November 19, 2021

SAFETY FIRST

Traffic patterns are anticipated to be changing over the next couple of weeks near Newport Ave. Separate from this project, tree trimming near the power lines will occur on Portland Ave. The detours in this area will remain the same; however, minor changes along the route may look different. Pay close attention while traveling in construction zones.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

In observance of Thanksgiving and to give our crews time to spend with family and friends, there will be limited personnel on-site on November 25 and 26. Please have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

Work crews are using a large excavator to remove the old watermain line beneath Newport Ave.
Above: Crews removing the old watermain line beneath Newport Ave.

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

Two-week update for November 18 – December 2

  • Forming and pouring of the stormwater planter walls
  • Removal and replacement of the watermain line.

Our weekly updates will return on December 2.

DETOURS IN EFFECT

Traffic Closures and Changes

  • The intersection at NW Knoxville Blvd. and Newport Ave. will be closed.
  • One-way local access only on Newport Ave. from NW Juniper St. to College Way.

A map of Segment 5 depicting road closures, the eastbound detour, and the westbound detour from October 2021 - Winter 2021. 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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