Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – April 22, 2021

THE NASHVILLE/HARMON BLVD INTERSECTION IS CLOSED

NEWPORT AVENUE FROM NW 7TH STREET TO NW 10TH STREET IS CLOSED

SAFETY FIRST

Time can be your ally if you take it. Please allow more time to get to your destination when traveling in and around Newport Avenue. Speeding is not the best option. 

Continue to stay on designated detour routes.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – WEEK OF APRIL 22-APRIL 28

 Newport Corridor Improvements – Segment 1

 The intersection at Nashville and Harmon Blvd is closed.

  • Pipe removal of existing storm facilities along Nashville near Drake Park. Installation of new mainline and structures begins.
  • Franchise utility relocations continue in support of new stormwater facilities.
  • Installation of water mainline on Newport Avenue begins.

General Project Notes

  • Daytime work hours are in effect from 7:00 AM–5:30 PM.
  • Work zone areas are identified below.
  • Access to all businesses along the construction corridor area will be maintained. New ‘business open’ signage will continue to be installed.
  • Access to businesses between 9th Street and 11th Street can be found using rear alley and rear parking areas.
  • Traffic near Highland School continues to be impacted by Segment 1 construction. Now more than ever, awareness of pedestrian/student traffic becomes paramount.

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS

A photo of sormwater work beginning near Harmon Park.
Above: – Stormwater work begins near Harmon Park

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 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 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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