North Interceptor Sewer Line Project Update – April 08 , 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.

Above: North Interceptor Alignment 

Phase I

Phase I was completed on schedule in December 2020.

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

Paving on Deschutes Market Road is scheduled for April 15 between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. This paving will include approximately 175 feet of new asphalt just north of Margaret Lane. During this work, flaggers will be present to maintain one-way traffic on Deschutes Market. 

Paving of the south-easterly corner of Pioneer Loop is scheduled for April 16. During this work, flaggers will be present to maintain one-way traffic on Pioneer Loop. 

Please drive safely through the work areas and respect all construction safety personnel. We appreciate your care and patience.

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

This area remains closed to all unauthorized personnel until the completion of construction. Drilling and blasting operations continue ahead of the open-trench pipe installation for the 8,845-foot segment through the Juniper Ridge Property towards the BNSF trenchless crossing. Restoration of the work area will begin in the Juniper Ridge Property west of the Central Oregon Irrigation District pipeline after connecting to the BNSR trenchless crossing. 

Phase II Segment 2 Sewer Alignment

Phase II – Segment 3 (BNSF Railroad, Adjacent to and Across HWY 97 to Clausen Road) 

The boring efforts for the trenchless crossing under OR 97 are underway and will be completed this month, including the installation of sewer pipe and backfill of the launch and receiving shafts. Sanitary sewer maintenance holes will be installed west of OR 97. Advanced notification will be provided to the public of rock-breaking efforts taking place along the eastern edge of OR 97, which is anticipated to begin in early May. Parking will be restricted along Clausen Road from Grandview Drive to the construction site. Work will continue through the 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

Above: OR 97 Crossing – Launch shaft

Above: OR 97 Crossing – Maintenance hole on west side of highway

Above: OR 97 Crossing – City Council site visit

Above: OR 97 Crossing – City Council site visit

Above: Juniper Ridge 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 & 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.