Drake Pump Station Weekly Update – October 09, 2020

Construction Continues on the Pump Station and on ADA Ramps in the Area

• K & E Excavating construction crews will be working on upgrading the pump station.
• ADA curb ramp work is near complete, and asphalt paving was completed at a couple of intersections.
  • Additional paving activities will be occurring in the near future, including a complete resurfacing of the Riverside and Congress intersection.
• Major mechanical and electrical aspects of the project are commencing.
• Active Culture is open during construction.
• 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 intermittently closed to thru-traffic from NW McKay Avenue to NW St. Helens Place.
    • Detour routes and traffic control devices will be implemented for both road closures.
• Drake pump station upgrade is scheduled to be completed in November 2020.
• Construction is dependent on weather conditions and other factors.

Above: A newly constructed ADA ramp at the northeast corner of Riverside Blvd and Shasta Pl

Above: A look down into the newly installed, 30-ft deep manhole

Above: Stormwater catch basins ready to be installed

• Please stay out of work zones 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 or warning signs/warning tape or fencing. 

 Visit www.bendoregon.gov/drake-pump-station for current project information.

 Project Hotline: (541) 207-1491