Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – March 25, 2021

SAFETY FIRST

Construction brings changes to surface conditions in and around the area. Please follow designated detours and other construction signage carefully. Be mindful of your surroundings as a pedestrian or cyclist.

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS – WEEK OF MARCH 25-MARCH 31

A photo of NW Newport Avenue and work crews working behind the barricade and closure signage on NW 10th Street.
Above: Current conditions at the intersection of NW Newport Avenue and NW 10th Street

A photo of the portion of aging waterline pipe removed and replaced on NW 10th Street.
Above: A portion of the aging waterline pipe being replaced on NW 10th Street

A photo of work crews finishing a shift of night work.
Above: Finishing up a night of work

PROJECT OVERVIEW

A map depicting the Newport Corridor Improvements primary project corridor and drainage improvement areas, and construction zones scheduled to begin in March and April.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – WEEK OF MARCH 25-MARCH 31

10th Street Waterline Work

  • Night work at the NW 10th Street and Newport Avenue intersection has begun. Work hours are from
    8:00 PM–7:00 AM. Night work continues through tonight.
  • Newport Avenue continues to be open to through traffic during daytime hours.
  • This closure is needed for the replacement of an aging water line (see photo above).
  • Business accesses continue to be available from NW Ogden, NW Milwaukee, and alleyways between
    NW 9th Street and NW 11th Street.
  • Detours route traffic onto NW 9th Street and NW 11th Street.
  • Beginning next Monday, March 29, short segments of NW 10th Street will be closed for day work for approximately two weeks. Work hours transition to 7:00 AM–5:30 PM (See the ‘Work Zone’ in the image below).

A map with satelite imagery exhibiting the work zone and intersection closure for night work at the NW 10th St./NW Newport Ave. intersection.

PROJECT UPADATE

Newport Corridor Improvements – Segment 1

  • The next phase of work is set to begin the week of April 5. Segment 1 will be daytime work.
  • This work segment will include the closure of the NW 9th Street and NW Newport Avenue roundabout and closure of NW Nashville Ave. (see the Segment 1 illustration below)
  • Daytime work hours will be in effect from 7:00 AM–5:30 PM.
  • Access to businesses of the NW 9th Street Roundabout area will be maintained.
  • Traffic near Highland School will be impacted by Segment 1 construction. Now more than ever, awareness of pedestrian/student traffic becomes paramount.

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 this 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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