Ferguson Sewer Improvements Project Update – January 09, 2023

TENTATIVE UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES 

• Construction is underway on Ferguson Road. Crews are excavating just west of the COID canal.
• Utility exploration (also known as “potholing”) is ongoing.
• Ferguson Road is closed to ALL eastbound traffic from just west of King Solomon Lane to Ladera Road. King Solomon Lane access is temporarily closed at Ferguson Road; please access King Solomon Lane from 15th Street. Westbound access into King Solomon from Ferguson Road Lane will be restored as soon as crews make the sewer connection to the maintenance hole at that intersection. The estimated duration is a few weeks.
• Local access to side streets and driveways off Ferguson Road, which do not have a secondary access point, will be maintained during construction; however, the access will still be from the westbound traffic direction. ALL traffic within the bounds of the closure is flowing westbound.
• 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 be reopened as soon as excavation activities have shifted away from that specific location.
• You may notice survey stakes along your frontage on Ferguson Road. The stakes with the pink ribbon represent the location of your sewer lateral. For those who are currently served by septic, please contact the project team as soon as possible (if you have not already done so) if you would like to request a relocation to the proposed sewer lateral.
• 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. If you experience an internet outage, please notify the project team so we can ensure it is being 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 is closed to ALL eastbound traffic from just east of Ridgewater Loop to Ladera Road. King Solomon Lane must be accessed from 15th 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, the 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

Above: a photo of the excavation just west of the COID canal bridge using a rock hammer.

RESOURCES

Project website: www.bendoregon.gov/fergusonsewer

Questions or comments can be sent directly to the project team at the contact information below. Thanks for your ongoing patience as we complete this important project. Thank you!

Project Contacts:

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