Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – September 10, 2021

SAFETY FIRST

Flaggers stationed on Newport Ave and Juniper St will temporarily stop traffic, allowing equipment and trucks to enter and exit the construction zone. Newport Ave is closed to through traffic with local access only for business access and residents. Use designated detours shown in the detour map below if you are traveling to northwest Bend.

HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY/KENWOOD SCHOOL

If You’re Dropping Off or Picking Up

Please use the designated routes noted on the map below. If you have questions, please contact us at (541) 200-6972

A map depicting the road closure on Newport Ave, School bus path using NW 6th St, NW Ogden Ave, and NW 7th St, Crossing guard on Newport in front of Highland Magnet School's main entrance, and pick-up/drop-off zones on NW Harmen Blvd and NW Nashville Ave.

CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION KIOSK

This week the City’s informational kiosk will be at Newport Avenue Market on Tuesday, September 14. Stop by from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM and meet with our team to answer any questions regarding this project.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

A photo of the blue cones used to designate business access along the Segment 5 Newport Ave closure.
Above: Blue cones designate business access along the Segment 5 Newport Closure

A photo of the Nashville/Newport roundabout's stamped concrete apron, completed and curing.
Above: Roundabout stamped concrete apron is complete and now begins the cure time to provide optimal strength

Nashville/Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 1

Week of September 9 – September 16

  • Irrigation installation and landscaping continues.
  • Freshly poured roundabout apron curing begins.
  • Final stormwater planter walls are formed and poured
  • Cascade Natural Gas Company mainline relocation is completed.

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

Week of September 2 – September 9

  • Demolition and widening of Newport continues

DETOURS IN EFFECT

Traffic Closures and Changes

  • Nashville Ave. from Newport Ave. to Federal St. is closed.
  • Newport Ave. from NW 7th St. to NW 10th St. is closed.
  • The intersection at NW Juniper St. and Newport Ave. will be closed.
  • The intersection at NW Knoxville Blvd. and Newport Ave. will be closed.
  • One-way local access only on Newport Ave from NW Juniper St. to College Wy.

A map of Segments 1 & 5 depicting road closures, local access only, westbound local access only, eastbound detour, and westbound detour from August 2 to mid-September 2021.

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

  • NW Portland Ave.
  • NW 14th St.
  • NW Newport Ave.

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 NW 9th St. and NW 11th St. 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 – 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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