Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – September 23, 2022

SAFETY FIRST

During the week of September 26, the City will be performing excavation work along Roanoke and Ogden Avenues just west of 9th Street for the Awbrey Butte Water Line Improvement Project. Work will be conducted in the parking lanes to minimize impacts to traffic. Please observe posted ‘No Parking’ signage. Localized flagging and lane shifts will be in place in these areas as needed.

The dogbone roundabout on Newport Avenue between 11th and 12th Street was designed to eliminate any left-hand turns into and out of Newport Avenue. As a reminder, to access a business on the south side of Newport Avenue, vehicles and bikes need to be traveling eastbound and utilize the ‘RIGHT TURN ONLY’ entrance to the parking lot. Please review the below map on how to safely and effectively utilize the dogbone.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 

For the safety of all road users, a temporary ‘No Parking’ area has been established along the south side of Milwaukee Avenue between 12th Street and 14th Street. Please observe posted signage.

Construction update for September 15 – September 22

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 2C (12th St. & Newport Ave. Intersection)

• Landscaping activities continue along Newport Avenue.
• Construction of concrete stairs continues at various business walkways.

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 3 (12th St. to 14th St.)

• Concrete curbs are completed, and concrete curing begins.
• Concrete sidewalks and driveway aprons are prepped, formed, and poured.

Current Project Schedule – Weather Permitting 

DETOURS IN EFFECT- SEE DETOUR MAP BELOW

Traffic Closures and Changes

• Newport Avenue, west of 12th Street to 14th Street, is closed.
• 13th Street, south of Newport Avenue, will be closed.
• Northbound leg of the 14th Street roundabout.

 Access to all businesses along Newport Avenue will be open through construction. 

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 spread 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