North Interceptor Sewer Line Project Update – December 04 , 2020

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: Summer 2019 – December 2020, begins at the City’s Water Reclamation Facility and extends to Pioneer Loop. 
  • 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 is on schedule and projected to be complete by the end of December 2020.

Construction is progressing in Phase II – Segment 1 (Pioneer Loop and Margaret Lane). Restoration work is underway east of Deschutes Market Road, including hydroseeding disturbed areas between Pioneer Loop to Margaret Lane. Crews will complete pipe installation work west of Deschutes Market Road. Restoration work will begin west of Deschutes Market to Juniper Ridge.

Construction is ongoing in Phase II – Segment 2 (City-owned Juniper Ridge Property). Crews will finish setting up trenchless equipment to begin boring under Central Oregon Irrigation District’s irrigation pipe. Drilling and blasting operations will continue along the pipe alignment. This area remains closed to all unauthorized personnel until the completion of construction.

Phase II – Segment 3 (BNSF railroad, adjacent to and across HWY 97 to Clausen Road) Crews will begin excavating jacking and receiving pits in preparation for the Swalley Irrigation District trenchless crossing. Shoulder closures adjacent to northbound Hwy 97 may be needed to facilitate this work at various times.

A map depicting the Juniper Ridge Construction Zone, the COID Pilot Butte main canal, and Phase II Segment 2 sewer alignement - Juniper Ridge area.
Above: Phase II Segment 2 Sewer Alignment

A map depicting Phase II Segment 3 - Clausen Rd to Juniper Ridge.
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

An aerial photo of blasting work taking place at Juniper Ridge.
Above: Blasting in Juniper Ridge

An aerial photo of the Pioneer Loop restoration.
Above: Pioneer Loop Restoration

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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