Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – April 29, 2023

SAFETY FIRST

The construction area is really starting to take shape! The concrete sidewalks and ramps that are being poured over the coming weeks have a specific cure time to provide an optimal life expectancy. Pedestrians should follow all designated routes around the newly formed ramps and sidewalks. The exterior of the concrete may appear dry but could still be curing beneath the surface.

Paving takes place next week! Each morning during paving, crews will apply a liquid tack coat to each layer of asphalt. Until this tack coat is covered, pedestrians and vehicles must stay off the roadway. The material adheres to footwear and tires, which will track onto the new concrete sidewalks or into homes and businesses.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR APRIL 27 – MAY 4

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

  • Concrete Work
    • Concrete is poured for the sidewalks.
  • Asphalt paving begins

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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