North Interceptor Sewer Line Project Update – June 04 , 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 and Margaret Lane)

Phase II – Segment 1 was completed in April 2021.

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 the connection to the BNSF trenchless crossing. Drilling operations are complete in preparation for blasting for the sewer lateral to the existing North Pointe pump station. Blasting activities will be completed this month. 

What to Expect During Blasting Activities 

  • Air horns leading up to the blast 
  • Sounds and light ground vibration during the blast 
  • Dust in the air that will dissipate quickly after the blast 
  • Faint smell of explosive material that will dissipate quickly after the blast

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

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 were completed in April 2021. Hammering efforts along the eastern shoulder of Highway 97 have begun with a pedestrian access route along the work zone. Sewer pipe and maintenance hole installation will begin mid to late summer.

A map depicting Phase II, Segments 2 & 3 sewer alignments (Clausen Road to Juniper Ridge) scheduled Fall 2020 - Spring 2022.
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.

A photo of work crews using large excavation equipment to install pipe at Juniper Ridge.
Above: Juniper Ridge pipe installation

A photo of work crews using large equipment to drill for the North Pointe Lateral at Juniper Ridge.
Above: Juniper Ridge drilling for North Pointe Lateral

A photo of work crews using large excavation equipment to remove a blast hump.
Above: Removing a blast hump

A photo of barricades, cones, and a detour sign along the OR Highway 97 shoulder. There is a large excavator in the shoulder closure, and vehicular traffic is driving by on Highway 97.
Above: OR 97 shoulder closure for rock hammering 

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 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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