Ferguson Sewer Improvements Project Update – February 23, 2023

TENTATIVE UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

• Crews are continuing trenchless boring activities underneath the canal.
• Due to some work sequencing issues, we expect that activity in the work zone will be less visible for the next couple of weeks as the bore activities are completed. 
• Concrete curing associated with the bore will last through the end of this week.
• Current work activities in Stage 1 have taken longer than originally anticipated. We are trying to work as quickly as possible and thank you for your ongoing patience.
• Crews will be pre-hammering throughout the project; this technique helps with construction sequencing and time management, since excavating in Central Oregon rock can be time-consuming.
• Pipe installation and maintenance hole installation will begin over the next several weeks.
• The COID Canal Trail access point is temporarily closed on the north side of Ferguson Road due to unsafe proximity to the excavation area. It will reopen as soon as excavation activities have shifted away from that specific location.
• For those along Ferguson currently served by septic and receiving a new sewer lateral with this project, visit www.bendoregon.gov/septictosewerprogram for more information on connecting to sewer after construction.

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGE UPDATES

Are you interested in getting project traffic control updates by text? Sign up to get information in real-time by texting Ferguson to 503-483-5506. We will text you during the Ferguson Sewer construction to update you before major traffic changes.

Some things to note:

• This is a pilot program. We may ask you for feedback on what worked well and what didn’t when the project is completed.
• You do not have to sign up to receive text messages. We will still be sending subscribers email updates that will bring you needed information and updates about the project. This texting program is to supplement our outreach and provide a higher level of service.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING CONSTRUCTION

• Noise, dust, and vibrations will occur during construction.
• Please consider traffic delays and allow extra time when planning your commute. Please drive slowly through the construction work zone.
• Although we make every effort to maintain services during construction, you may experience a temporary outage due to an inadvertent occurrence. For example, if you experience an internet outage, please notify the project team directly so we can ensure it is remedied.
• School bus stops along Ferguson Road will remain in place. There will be access for bus riders to wait at the stop and to load onto the bus. There will be a flagger on site to assist as needed.
• For those who receive garbage pick-up along Ferguson Road, please take your bins to the edge of your frontage on or the day prior to your garbage pick-up. The contractor will wheel them to the edge of the work zone if they are inaccessible to the garbage service at the end of the work shift.
• For those who receive mail along Ferguson Road, the contractor will temporarily relocate your mailbox if it becomes inaccessible with construction. Mailboxes moved will be placed in their original location following construction.

TRAFFIC CONTROL 

Traffic control is currently in Stage 1 of 4. Ferguson Road remains closed to ALL eastbound traffic from just east of Ridgewater Loop to Ladera Road. King Solomon Lane must be accessed from 152 Street. The closure and detour maps are shown below. Local access to side streets and driveways off Ferguson Road, which do not have a secondary access point, will be maintained during construction; however, access will still be from the westbound traffic direction. ALL traffic within the bounds of the closure is flowing westbound. You may experience minor delays when driving through the construction zone. Please reduce speeds and proceed with caution when driving in the construction zone. We appreciate your ongoing patience. Sign up to get real-time information about major milestones related to traffic closure staging by texting Ferguson to 503-483-5506.

Ferguson Road Eastbound Closure, Stage 1 of 4

Ferguson Road Eastbound Detour, Overview (All Stages)

PROJECT PHOTO

Below is a photo of the sewer trench being excavated. The exposed utility conduit visible in the trench is one example of many that crews will carefully work around during the sewer installation.

RESOURCES

Project website: www.bendoregon.gov/fergusonsewer

Project Contact:

Alex Doza, PE, DBIA – City of Bend Project Engineer – adoza@bendoregon.gov or 541-323-8595