Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – April 08, 2021

NEWPORT AVENUE FROM NW 7TH STREET TO JUST WEST OF NW 9TH STREET IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED.

THE INTERSECTION WILL BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MONTHS.

SAFETY FIRST

Please follow detour signage for the safest route around the construction corridor. Use safe speeds along the detour routes and continue to be considerate of pedestrian and bicycle traffic. 

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – WEEK OF APRIL 8-APRIL 15

Newport Corridor Improvements – Segment 1 

  • The next phase of work along Nashville Avenue and the 9th Street/Newport Avenue roundabout will be daytime work. Daytime work hours will be in effect from 7:00 AM–5:30 PM.
  • This segment of work will include the closure of the NW 9th Street/NW Newport Avenue roundabout and closure of NW Nashville Avenue. (see ‘SEGMENT 1 ILLUSTRATION’ below).
  • Access to all businesses along the construction corridor area will be maintained.
  • Businesses between 9th Street and 11th Street can also be accessed using the rear alley & parking areas.
  • All Businesses along the Newport corridor remain open during construction. Please continue to support the local business community.
  • We are working to increase the number of blue, business-open signs in the area and hope to have more installed next week. 
  • Traffic near Highland School will be impacted by Segment 1 construction. Now more than ever, awareness of pedestrian/student traffic becomes paramount.
  • Pavement removal begins on Nashville Avenue and Newport Avenue Between 7th Street and 10th Street.
  • Storm drain and basin work begins.
  • Traffic control measures will be implemented next week between 9th Street between NW Ogden Avenue and NW Portland Avenue.
  • The short segments of 10th Street, north and south of Newport Avenue, will be paved and reopened this Friday, April 9.
  • Paving on 12th Street between NW Ogden Avenue and NW Portland Avenue is scheduled for Friday, April 9. Watch for flaggers.

*Construction is dependent on weather conditions and other factors.

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS

A photo of a barricade and 'ROAD CLOSED' sign at the closure of the 9th Street/Newport Avenue roundabout. 
Above: The 9th Street/Newport Avenue roundabout is officially closed

CONSTRUCTION WORK ZONE

A map exhibiting the drainage improvement area, primary project corridor, and construction zones on Newport Avenue starting in March and NW Nashville Avenue starting in April.

SEGMENT 1 ILLUSTRATION

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

PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS

  • Access to all businesses will be maintained.
  • EMS, buses, and many other delivery/service providers have been included on the project updates distribution list.
  • Please help us in spreading the word to your clients, customers, and delivery personnel regarding detours 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

Ron Hand, Project Public Involvement Coordinator – rhand@dowl.com or (541) 385-4772

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