North Interceptor Sewer Line Project Update – January 07 , 2021

Thank you for your interest in the North Interceptor Sewer Line Project. The North Interceptor Sewer Line is a large diameter sewer transmission line that allows the City to decommission pump stations and increase sewer capacity as part of the Community-supported Growth Plan.

The project is broken up into three distinct Phases:

  • Phase I: Complete.
  • Phase II: June 2020 – Spring 2022, Pioneer Loop through Juniper Ridge to Clausen Road just west of Highway 97.
  • Phase III: TBD, Clausen Road to O.B. Riley Road.

A map depicting phases 1 through 3, the future East Interceptor, the Urban Growth Boundary, and Bend's city limits.
Above: North Interceptor Alignment 

Phase I

Phase I was completed on schedule in December 2020.

Phase II – Segment 1 (Pioneer Loop and Margaret Lane)

Construction is progressing in Phase II – Segment 1. All work is complete along Pioneer Loop and Margaret Lane. Restoration work, which includes hydroseeding, has begun west of Deschutes Market Road to Juniper Ridge. Central Oregon Irrigation District laterals will also be restored on private property as part of restoration work.

Phase II – Segment 2 (City-owned Juniper Ridge Property)

Construction is ongoing in Phase II – Segment 2. This area remains closed to all unauthorized personnel until the completion of construction. Open trench pipe installation work continues. Crews will finish the Central Oregon Irrigation District’s trenchless pipe installation and continue drilling and blasting towards the BNSF trenchless crossing.

Phase II – Segment 3 (BNSF railroad, adjacent to and across HWY 97 to Clausen Road)

Throughout January and February, the City of Bend’s contractors will be conducting survey work, drilling, blasting, and excavation, in advance of the installation of the sewer transmission line. Crews will set up the launch and receiving shafts and start the Swalley Irrigation District trenchless crossing. Segment 3 work will continue through the fall of 2021. 

A map depicting the Juniper Ridge Construction Zone, the COID Pilot Butte main canal, and Phase II Segments 1 through 3 sewer alignements.
Above: Phase II Segment 2 Sewer Alignment

A map depicting Phase II Segments 2 and 3 trenchless work and lateral work near Clausen Rd, the BNSF Railroad, and Hunters Circle from January through Fall of 2021.
Above: Phase II Segment 3 Sewer Alignment

Thank you for your patience and support as we complete this important infrastructure project.

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.

Photos from Phase II Construction

A map depicting the Juniper Ridge Construction Zone, the COID Pilot Butte main canal, and Phase II Segments 1 through 3 sewer alignements.
Above: COID Launch Shaft

A map depicting Phase II Segments 2 and 3 trenchless work and lateral work near Clausen Rd, the BNSF Railroad, and Hunters Circle from January through Fall of 2021.
Above: COID Trenchless Crossing

An aerial photo overlooking work crews and excavation equipment at Juniper Ridge working on the open cut pipe installation.
Above: Juniper Ridge – Open Cut Pipe Installation

Accommodation Information for People With Disabilities  

These meetings/event locations are accessible. 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. Providing at least three days’ notice prior to an event will help ensure availability.

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