North Interceptor Sewer Line Project Update – August 06, 2020

Thank you for your interest in the North Interceptor Sewer Line Project. Construction of Phase II is underway. As part of Segment I, a full closure of Pioneer Loop began on July 23, 2020, and is expected to last through late September 2020. A detour map for the Pioneer Loop closure is shown below. Access to private property adjacent to the closure will be maintained at all times for emergency services.

Above: Pioneer Loop Detour Exhibit

We know the detour is of significant impact to the residents along Pioneer Loop and apologize for the inconvenience.

Current and upcoming construction activities for Segment 1 (Pioneer Loop to the City-owned Juniper Ridge property) include:

• Clearing and removing existing vegetation
• Performing pre-split drilling and blasting
• Rock crushing
• Begin excavating, pipe installation, and backfill 

Please note, a traffic change on Deschutes Market Road is anticipated for Fall 2020. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane with the use of a traffic signal for approximately one week. Advance notice will be provided before the traffic change via outreach emails and reader boards along Deschutes Market Road. 

Open House Information – Ongoing

In light of restrictions on public gatherings, the City of Bend invites you to attend a virtual open house. The virtual open house is a platform for you to interact remotely with the City and its contractors. It features virtual exhibits and provides the opportunity to:

• See the alignment in greater detail
• Learn about traffic control impacts
• Get answers to your questions
• Learn more about what to expect during construction
• Offer comments and feedback

To attend the virtual open house, obtain additional project information, or sign up for email updates, please visit the project website at www.bendoregon.gov/north-interceptor. Additionally, you may call the project team at 541-382-3264.

Above: Drilling along Pioneer Loop in preparation for blasting 

Accommodation Information for People With Disabilities

Sign language interpreter service, assistive listening devices, materials in alternate formats such as Braille, large print, electronic formats, and CD Formats, or any other accommodations are available upon advance request. To obtain this information, please contact the project team at northinterceptorinfo@bendoregon.gov or 541-382-3264; Relay Users Dial 7-1-1, and 541-385-6676.