North Interceptor Sewer Line Project Update – February 09 , 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 & Margaret Lane)

Construction is progressing in Phase II – Segment 1. All work is complete along Pioneer Loop and Margaret Lane. Crews will complete installation of the Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID) laterals on private property as part of the restoration.

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. Drilling and blasting operations for open-trench pipe installation continues through the Juniper Ridge Property towards the BNSF trenchless crossing. Restoration of the work remains on the east side of the COID crossing.

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

Throughout 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 completed the Swalley Irrigation District trenchless crossing at the end of January and will complete the BNSF trenchless crossing in early March. In preparation for the OR 97 trenchless crossing in early March, crews will begin excavating the jacking shaft and mobilizing boring equipment. 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

An aerial photo overlooking the launch shaft blasting work next to the BNSF railroad
Above: BNSF Launch Shaft Blast

An aerial photo overlooking a crane arm and work crews installing the COID carrier pipe.
Above: COID Carrier Pipe Installation

A photo of work crews using large excavation equipment to excavate a trench for the Juniper Ridge pipe installation.
Above: Juniper Ridge Pipe Installation

A photo overlooking work crews installing the Swalley casing pipe.
Above: Swalley Casing 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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