NASHVILLE AVENUE FROM NEWPORT AVENUE TO PAGEANT PARK IS CLOSED 

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

SAFETY FIRST

Included in this project are several safety features, including the construction of sidewalks along the length of Newport Avenue between 9^th Street and College Way. In some cases, this involves replacing old deteriorated segments and, in other instances installing sidewalks where none exist today.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – Week of May 06-May 12

Nashville/Newport Corridor Improvements – Segment 1

• Nashville Ave is closed from Newport Ave to Pageant Park
• Stormwater planter installation begins.
• Franchise utility relocations are nearing completion.
• Installation and testing of water mainline on Nashville and Newport continues.
• Sewer bypass pumping begins supporting the sewer replacement project along Newport Avenue near the roundabout at 9^th Street.

General Project Notes

• Temporary speed bumps have been installed along NW Ogden Avenue between NW 7^th Street and NW 11^th Street. Please respect neighborhood roads and residents by using designated detours.
• 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.
• Work zone areas are identified below.
• Access to all area businesses along the construction corridor will be maintained. New ‘business open’ signage will continue to be installed.
• Access to businesses between 9^th Street and 11^th 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.
• There are many construction projects in the area and throughout the City of Bend. Travel safely.

CONSTRUCTION DESIGN – NW NASHVILLE AVE

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS

• Access to all businesses will be maintained.
• EMS, buses, and many 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

Ron Hand, Project Public Involvement Coordinator – rhand@dowl.com or (541) 385-4772