Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – March 18, 2022

SAFETY FIRST

Pedestrian detours are put in place for one primary reason, to improve the safety of the construction project. But these detours are designed to maintain access to your favorite businesses that are adjacent to the construction.

As construction on Newport Avenue continues, access to businesses remains open! Crews are busy replacing the aging infrastructure on and under Newport Avenue, but you can still access all your favorite businesses.

Blue “Business Access” signs indicate business access in the corridor and along the detour route.

It is easy to find the driveway/alleyway access points to your favorite businesses by following the signs with arrows.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

A photo of a truck delivering aggregate material in preparation for final grading on Newport Avenue.
Above: Now that the curbs are formed, trucks are delivering aggregate material in preparation for final grading

Construction update for March 17 – March 24

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 2A (9th Street through 10th Street Intersection)

  • Final stormwater structures are set in place.
  • Concrete curbs are left to cure; cure times allow for optimal strength and durability.
  • Grading for the concrete medians is complete, and crews will pour the perimeter concrete.
  • Final grading is defined in preparation for the new asphalt.
  • Sidewalks, driveways, and ADA ramp locations are prepped, and concrete forms are constructed.

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – 11th Street (North of Newport Avenue)

  • Stormwater piping and structures are installed in preparation for upcoming work.
    • A temporary driveway out of the Backporch Coffee, The Barber House, and State Farm Insurance parking lot will be in place.

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

  • Concrete driveways continue to be poured. Expect temporary driveways during this time.
  • Concrete medians are poured.

DETOURS IN EFFECT

Traffic Closures and Changes

  • 11th Street, north of Newport Avenue, will have some short-term traffic and on-street parking changes.
  • Newport Avenue is closed between 9th Street through the 10th Street intersection.
  • 10th Street, north and south of Newport Avenue, will be local access only.
  • The intersection at NW Knoxville Blvd. and Newport Avenue is closed.
  • One-way westbound local access only on Newport Avenue, from NW Juniper Street to College Way.
  • The Rockwood Lane exit of the College Way roundabout is closed.

A map of the Newport Avenue Improvements Project's traffic control plan, depicting road closures along Newport Avenue, the eastbound detour, and the westbound detour in effect March - April 2022 (weather permitting).All businesses along Newport Avenue will be open through construction. 

Temporary Pedestrian Accessibility Route for Segment 2A Construction

If headed eastbound on Newport Avenue:

  • At the west side of 11th Street, head southbound towards Milwaukee Avenue. 
  • Turn left to continue eastbound on Milwaukee Avenue.
  • At the 10th Street 5-way intersection, head south to cross Milwaukee Avenue, then immediately travel northeast on Union Street.
  • Union Street will take you back to Newport Avenue to continue traveling eastbound.

If headed westbound on Newport Avenue:

  • At 9th Street, head westbound on the south side of Newport Avenue towards Union Street. 
  • Turn left to travel southwest down Union Street.
  • At the 10th Street 5-way intersection, continue across Milwaukee, then immediately travel north on 10th Street to cross Milwaukee.
  • Turn left to travel westbound along Milwaukee Avenue, crossing 11th Street.
  • On the west side of 11th Street, travel northbound to get back onto Newport Ave to continue traveling westbound.

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 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

Project Contacts: 

Brittany Barker, PE – City of Bend Principal Engineer – bbarker@bendoregon.gov

Peter Guth, Project Public Involvement Coordinator – pguth@dowl.com or 548-256-6007

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