Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – September 30, 2022

SAFETY FIRST

Beginning September 29 through early November 2022, there will be traffic impacts along Portland Avenue due to work unrelated to the Newport Avenue Corridor Improvements Project.

Pacific Power & Light (PP&L) will be performing pole replacement work along Portland Avenue. You may experience lane shifts or single lane closures with flaggers during their working hours, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you have any specific questions or concerns with this PP&L work, please email pacificpowerconstruction@pacificorp.com directly.

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 (Newport Avenue, from 11th Street to 12th Street)

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

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

  • Concrete sidewalks and driveway aprons are completed, and concrete cure time begins.
  • Construction of concrete stairs begins.
  • Road subgrade is prepared for paving.

Current Project Schedule – Weather Permitting

Segment 3 is currently under construction, segment 4 is scheduled for construction in January 2023 through May 2023

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.

A graphic showing the road closures on Newport Ave, 13th Street, and the northbound leg of the 14th St. roundabout, detours on 14th St. and Portland Ave, and no parking on the south side of Milwaukee Ave.

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

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