Awbrey Butte Waterline Project and Construction Update – September 15, 2023

The Awbrey Butte Waterline Improvement Project will improve Bend’s ability to deliver water across the City and increase the system’s resiliency and reliability by installing approximately 4.25 miles of pipeline.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Construction Activities – Through September

• 9/11 – 9/15: Crews are installing water services along Awbrey Road between Utica Avenue and Wilmington Avenue.
• 9/18 – 9/22: Testing will be conducted for the water main and services along Awbrey Road between Utica Avenue and Wilmington Avenue. K&E will tie in the new water main at the intersection of Wilmington Avenue and Awbrey Road, which will require water service shutdowns. Once the water main is tied in, properties on temporary bypass will be transferred to permanent services. Shutdowns for tie-ins and bypass transfers will be communicated ahead of time by flyers.
• 9/25 – 9/29: Crews will grind and re-pave the top layer of pavement along Awbrey Road, Vicksburg Avenue, and Utica Avenue. Crews will transfer the remaining properties from temporary bypass, and these service disruptions will be communicated ahead of time by flyers. 

Traffic Control and Parking Restrictions – Through September

• 9/11 – 9/15: Single Lane closure along Awbrey Road between Utica and Wilmington. Expect Delays. 
• 9/18 – 9/22: Single Lane closure along Awbrey Road between Utica and Wilmington. Expect Delays. 
• 9/25 – 9/29: Single Lane Closures on Awbrey Road, Vicksburg Avenue, and Utica Avenue. On-Street Parking will be restricted on roads where paving will take place. Details of the time and location of these restrictions will be communicated through flyers.  

PROJECT UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 2023 

Phase 1

Construction of Phase 1 improvements began in early June and is expected to be completed in March 2024. This phase includes three subprojects and is being constructed in stages to minimize traffic impacts. Work along Quincy Avenue (Subproject 3) and Palisades Drive (Subproject 6) have tentatively been removed from the construction schedule to re-evaluate priorities.
We’re committed to limiting construction impacts on neighbors and community members. Our construction management plan includes minimizing impacts from traffic, noise, dust and other construction concerns.

Construction will generally occur Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours and weekends (as needed and on a very limited basis). Any work that includes crossing driveways will be coordinated with residents one day prior to work commencing and again on the day of work before being impacted. Emergency Medical Services, mail, garbage and delivery services will have continued access.

If there is a planned shutdown of the water service that will impact your property, you will be notified ahead of time. If there are delays to the schedule, a project representative will be on-site to notify you.

The construction is taking place within the Public Right-Of-Way. Please visit the project website to learn more about public Right-Of-Way. 

Phase 1 – Awbrey Road Waterline Installation facing north 

• Subproject 1 (Awbrey Road Waterline): June 2023-October 2023

  Improvements include 2,410 feet of new 8-inch pipe and upsized pipe along portions of NW Awbrey Road, Vicksburg Avenue, NW Utica Avenue and NW Second Street. This work is anticipated to be completed in late October.

UPCOMING IMPROVEMENTS – Subprojects 4 & 5  

• Subproject 4 Awbrey Reservoir Outlet Transmission Upsize
  November 2023-December 2023

Improvements include 320 feet of new upsized 24-inch pipe outlet from Awbrey Reservoir outlet to match 24-inch in Ninth Street.

• Subproject 5 Awbrey Butte Pipe Distribution Improvement
  November 2023-January 2024*

Improvements include replacing 2,260 feet of existing 24-inch pipe along Ninth Street between NW Newport Avenue and Awbrey Reservoir. Periodic restoration work planned through March 2024. 

PHASE 2

Phase 2 waterline and sewer main construction work is expected to begin this winter in Shevlin Park Road and within the Public Right of Way. This work includes trenched construction with rock excavation, pipe, fittings, valves, water meters, and surface restoration. View Phase 2 improvements. 

Portland Avenue Project 

NW Portland Avenue serves as a key east- west route for people walking, biking, and driving across the west side of Bend (from the Central Oregon Community College area to across the Deschutes River.) 

PROJECT GOALS 

• Safe crossings at key intersections 
• Continuous sidewalks 
• Intersection safety 
• Vehicle speed reduction
• Better connectivity for neighborhoods and destinations 

The City of Bend will host an online informational meeting in November to share the preliminary design of suggested improvements on Portland Avenue.  

You can monitor current and upcoming detours and closures at bendoregon.gov/traffic

For additional information, Subproject details, or to sign up for regular project updates for the Awbrey Butte Waterline Improvement Project, please visit: bendoregon.gov/awbrey-waterline.  

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

• Project Phone Line: 541-382-3264
• Project Email: awbreywaterline@bendoregon.gov
• Project Website:  www.bendoregon.gov/awbrey-waterline
• Project Contacts:
  • Austin Somhegyi, Project Engineer
  • ShanRae Hawkins, Public Involvement Coordinator