Drake Pump Station Weekly Update – August 07, 2020

Sewer Improvements Continue at the Drake Pump Station

A photo of work crews, equipment, and cones & traffic barricades on NW Riverside & Congress Street.
Above: NW Riverside & Congress Street

  • K & E Excavating construction crews will be installing two sewer manholes and a sewer main in NW Riverside Avenue starting August 10th.
  • Work hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday -Friday.
    • During work hours:
      • NW Riverside will be intermittently closed to thru-traffic from NW McKay Avenue to NW McCann Avenue.
      • NW Congress will be closed to thru-traffic from NW McKay Avenue to NW St. Helens Place in August.
      • Detour routes and traffic control devices will be implemented for both road closures.
    • Starting Monday, August 17th through Friday, August 21st, NW Riverside will be fully closed for deep sewer line excavations, between NW McKay Avenue to NW McCann Avenue.
  • Active Culture is open during construction.
  • Drake Pump Station Upgrade Project is scheduled for completion in November 2020.

A photo looking over an excavated section of the street showing access to pipes and utility normally hidden below the street. There are work crews, cones, and equiopment in the background.
Above: Ever wonder what’s below the street?

  • Please stay out of the work zone and away from construction equipment. Excavated areas are considered unsafe for yourself, children, and pets.
  • Walk and bicycle in designated areas only. 
  • Access to the construction area is limited to construction workers.
  • Do not remove barriers, warning signs, warning tape, or fencing. 
  • Construction is dependent on weather conditions and other factors.

Visit www.bendoregon.gov/drake-pump-station for current project information and to sign up for project update notifications.

Project Hotline: 541-207-1491

Travelers can also check in on our interactive Traffic Impact Locations Map online at www.bendoregon.gov/traffic. 

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