Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – June 10, 2021

SAFETY FIRST

With the recent heavy rains, you may see the new stormwater structures retaining water. These open structures are deep, and the edge of the excavated dirt may not be stable. For your safety, we ask that you do not enter the construction area at any time.

Project Representative Team Update

Ron Hand has officially retired. I hope you were able to interact with him. Many of us have benefitted from his experience and knowledge built over a very impactful career. Because of his hard work and dedication to Central Oregon and beyond, he has more than earned the right to enjoy the community he helped build but at his own pace. 

My name is Peter Guth, and I am pleased to step in as the Public Involvement Coordinator for this project. Ron has laid the foundation for this project’s success. I look forward to being part of the Project Representative team.

Drew Wells, Project Engineer for the City of Bend, remains in his current capacity and is also available for project-related conversations. 

CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION KIOSK

On Tuesday, June 15, the City will continue its informational kiosk in front of Newport Market from noon to 1:30 PM. Over the past month, we have had the opportunity to provide additional details of the upcoming changes to the Newport Ave corridor. Please stop by and meet with our team for any questions regarding this project.

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 City Project Engineers and Inspectors standing on NW Newport Ave near NW Union St. There is a barricaded road closure, signs, cones, and large equipment in the background.
 Above: City Project Engineers and Inspectors reviewing the project and planning for the next sequence of work

Nashville/Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 1 

Week of June 10–June 17 

  • Construction of stormwater planters continues near Harmon Blvd and Nashville Ave.
  • Crews continue to replace the stormwater pipe.

PROJECT DESIGN

See below for a conceptual cross-section of the work being done on Nashville Ave.

A conceptual cross-section exhibit of Nashville Ave. depicting the right-of-way, sidewalks, a walk buffer, travel lanes, water distribution pipes, and the stormwater system.

DETOURS IN EFFECT

  • 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 area 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 rear 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
  • 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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