Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – October 28, 2021

SAFETY FIRST

Roundabouts are designed with safety in mind for everyone. Check out this image of a roundabout that shows their built-in safety features!

An aerial photo of a roundabout exhibiting the bike ramps, pedestrian safety island, shared use paths, and crosswalk separation from roadway.

How can you help? Expect someone to be using the crosswalk. Stop every time someone is in the crosswalk on your entry and exit from the roundabout. 

When you use the crosswalks at the roundabouts, make sure you don’t move faster to the crosswalk than the person driving can react. You do not have to walk your bike, but give people driving adequate time to see you and stop.

Separation – Easier for drivers to concentrate on crosswalk users and their safety. 

Pedestrian safety island – lets people cross halfway, improves visibility for everyone. 

Shared use path – wide shared use path creates room for walking, biking, skateboarding, or using a wheelchair.

Bike ramps – Bike ramps provide access to the shared use path and the crosswalks.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

A photo of work crews using excavation equipment to excavate for the stormwater planter location at Knoxville Blvd. & Newport Ave.
Above: Excavation for the stormwater planter location at Knoxville Blvd. & Newport Ave.

Nashville/Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 1

Week of October 28 – November 4

  • Work continues within the planters at the 9th Street roundabout. 

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

Week of October 28 – November 4

  • Sewer system replacement is completed.
  • Testing of the new sewer system.
  • Connection to the existing sewer system.
  • Removal of sewer bypass pump system.
  • Existing stormwater structures and pipes are removed and replaced.
  • Excavation of stormwater planters begins.
  • Installation of water bypass begins. 

DETOURS IN EFFECT

Traffic Closures and Changes

  • The intersection at NW Juniper Street & Newport Ave. will be closed.
  • The intersection at NW Knoxville Blvd. & Newport Ave. will be closed.
  • One-way local access only on Newport Ave. from NW Juniper Street to College Way. A map of Segment 5 depicting road closures, the eastbound detour, and the westbound detour from October 2021 - Winter 2021.

All businesses along Newport Ave. will be open through construction. Business access signs will be placed on the following routes:

  • NW Portland Ave.

GENERAL PROJECT NOTES

  • Access to all area businesses along the construction corridor will be maintained. New ‘business open’ signage continues to be installed.
  • 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 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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