Category Archives: Street/Roadway Closures

Intermittent Campus Way Closures Near Kelley Engineering Center Starting 4/22

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Please note: this will NOT be a continuous closure. Expect to see multiple, short-term closures, with the area being reopened for use in between. These short-term closures will be ongoing through June 8.

As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, intermittent closures will occur on Campus Way between 26th St. and Memorial Place, starting Monday April 22 through Saturday, June 8. The closures are necessary to allow for crane activity related to the project.

The Kelley Engineering Center south entrance will also be closed.

The north sidewalk and both bicycle lanes in this section of Campus Way will be closed intermittently during this time period. The south sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians. A bicycle detour will be provided.

The map shows a road and sidewalk closure on SW Campus Way between SW 26th St. and SW Memorial Place. The south entrance to Kelley Engineering Center is marked as closed. The north sidewalk is marked as closed. The south sidewalk is marked as open for pedestrians.
The map shows a bicycle detour along 26th St. to the walkway on the south side of Milam Hall to Memorial Place.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Justin Fuszek at (541) 740-5260.

4/22 – 6/8: Upcoming Campus Way Closures Near Kelley Engineering Center

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This is a preliminary notification regarding upcoming closures on Campus Way.

Please note: this will NOT be a continuous, long-term closure. Expect to see multiple, short-term closures, with the area being reopened for use in between. A Campus Notification will be sent out for each closure, noting the specific dates and durations.

As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, intermittent closures will occur on Campus Way between 26th St. and Memorial Place, near Kelley Engineering Center. The closures are necessary to allow for crane activity related to the project. The closures will occur starting on Monday, April 22 through Saturday, June 8.

The north sidewalk and both bicycle lanes in this section of Campus Way will be closed intermittently during this time period. The south sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians. A bicycle detour will be provided.

The Kelley Engineering Center south entrance will also be closed.

The map shows a road and sidewalk closure on SW Campus Way between SW 26th St. and SW Memorial Place. The south entrance to Kelley Engineering Center is marked as closed. The north sidewalk is marked as closed. The south sidewalk is marked as open for pedestrians.
The map shows a bicycle detour along 26th St. to the walkway on the south side of Milam Hall to Memorial Place.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Justin Fuszek at (541) 740-5260.

4/13: Washington Way/30th St. North-South Intersection Reopening

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This is an update to a previous notification.

As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, the intersection at SW Washington Way and SW 30th Street will be reopening for north-south traffic only on Saturday, April 13.

Washington Way between 26th and 30th St. and between 30th and 35th St. will remain closed as construction work continues in the area.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Derek Bennett at (541) 609-6111.

3/12 – 3/15: Campus Way Closed Between 26th St. & Memorial Pl.

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As part of the Kelly District Utility Plant project, Campus Way will be closed between 26th St. and Memorial Place starting Tuesday, March 12 through Friday, March 15 to allow for crane activity. The south entrance of Kelley Engineering Center will be closed.

The north sidewalk in this section of Campus Way will be closed to pedestrians. The south sidewalk will remain open as a detour.

The map shows a road and sidewalk closure on Campus Way between 26th St. and Memorial Place. The roadway is marked as closed. The south entrance at Kelley Engineering Center is marked as closed. The north sidewalk is marked as closed. The south sidewalk is marked as open.

Bicycle lanes in this section of Campus Way will be closed in both directions. A bicycle detour will be available along the walkway on the south side of Milam Hall.

The map shows a bicycle detour along 26th St. to the walkway on the south side of Milam Hall to Memorial Place.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Justin Fuszek at (541) 740-5260.  

Permanent Closure of Park Terrace Place Parking Lots (A2) Starting 3/18

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As part of the Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, the Park Terrace St. East and Park Terrace St. West (A2) parking lots will be permanently closed, starting Monday, March 18. The impacted parking lots are located north of Johnson Hall and Plageman Student Health Center.

SW Park Terrace Place will also be permanently closed north of Plageman Student Health Center. Construction fencing will be placed around the area in preparation for further construction activity.

The map shows the Park Terrace St. East and Park Terrace St. West parking lots, bordering NW Monroe Ave. Both parking lots are marked as closed.


Alternate ADA parking – contact Equal Opportunity & Access if you need further assistance

  • Weinger Hall East Lot – five ADA spaces
  • Memorial Place – Central Campus (west of People’s Park) – two ADA spaces
  • Bates Hall North Lot – four ADA spaces
  • N. 27th St., Arnold Way Lot – four ADA spaces
The map shows available ADA parking spaces in the Weniger Hall East, Memorial Place - Central Campus, Bates Hall North and N. 27th St., Arnold Way parking lots.

Pedestrian impacts

  • A section of the south sidewalk on Monroe Ave. between 26th St. and Memorial Place will be closed for the duration of the project.
    • Pedestrians may cross Monroe Ave. at 26th St. or Memorial Place and use the north sidewalk as a detour.
  • A section of the east sidewalk on 26th St. between Johnson Hall and the CEOAS Administration Building will be closed.
    • Pedestrians may use the west sidewalk and the crosswalk at the CEOAS Administration building as a detour.
  • The walkway between Johnson Hall and Plageman Student Health Center be closed.
  • The walkway south of the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center will be closed.
  • The walkway north of Johnson Hall will be closed.
The map shows a pedestrian detour around the Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex construction site. Sidewalk closures are marked on Monroe Ave. between 26th St. and Memorial Place and on 26th St. between Johnson Hall and the CEOAS Administration Building. A detour route is marked on the west side of 26th St. and the crosswalk at the CEOAS Administration Building.

Building access

  • Johnson Hall – enter on the south or west side
  • CEOAS Administration Building – enter on the west side
  • Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center – enter on the north or east side

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Dustin Sievers at (541) 760-6240 or Construction Manger Jason Lundy at (541) 270-0193.

UPDATE: 26th St. & Orchard Ave. Intersection Closure Extended Through 12/20

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This is an update to a previous notification.

The intersection at SW 26th St. and NW Orchard Ave. will remain closed through Wednesday, December 20.

The map shows an intersection and crosswalk closure at NW Orchard Ave. and SW 26th St., near Johnson Hall.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at (541) 270-0193.

UPDATE: SW Jefferson Way Closure Location Change

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This is an update to a previous notification.

The location of this closure has been changed. The SW Jefferson Way closure scheduled for Monday, December 18 – Friday, December 22 has been moved to the west and will now begin at the Student Experience Center and extend to SW 26th St. This will open up SW Waldo Place for northbound vehicle traffic. The sidewalk closure will remain unchanged. See updated map below.

The map shows a road and sidewalk closure on SW Jefferson Way from SW Waldo Place to SW 26th Street. The north sidewalk is marked as closed in front of Memorial Union. The south sidewalk is marked as a detour.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Trevor Richie.

12/18 – Upcoming Washington Way Changes & Closures

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This is an update on the Washington Way Improvement Project.  

Please note that multiple projects will be starting and ending in the area over the next few weeks and months. See below for details.

Washington Way Closed Between 26th – 30th St. Starting Dec. 18

Washington Way between 26th and 30th St. will be closed for construction starting on Monday, December 18 and continuing through the winter and spring 2024 terms.

The map shows a road and sidewalk closure on SW Washington Way between SW 26th and SW 30th St.

Washington Way 17th – 26th St. Reopening Jan. 5

Construction activity between 17th and 26th St. will be finishing up over the next few weeks, depending on the weather. This section of Washington Way is expected to reopen by Friday, January 5. The two-way cycle track will also be opening and a separate Campus Notification will follow regarding the traffic pattern change in the area.

Washington Way & 26th Street Construction During Winter Break

During the period between December 18 and January 5, Washington Way will be closed all the way from 17th to 30th St. The north sidewalk will be closed. The multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way will be open for pedestrians.

In addition, the intersection at 26th St. and Washington Way will be closed from December 18 through December 29. The intersection will be closed in ALL DIRECTIONS. This is a significant change to the notification sent on 12/14 regarding this closure. The sidewalks will be closed on both sides of 26th Street from Washington Way to Dixon Recreation Center.

For questions or comments on these closures, contact Construction Manager Derek Bennett at (541) 609-6111.

12/18-12/22: SW Jefferson Way street and sidewalk closure between SW 26th Street and SW Benton Place

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As part of work for the Memorial Union Roof and Gutter Renewal project, SW Jefferson Way between SW 26th Street and SW Benton Place will be closed to vehicle traffic starting Monday, December 18 through Friday, December 22 daily from 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM. In addition, the sidewalk on the north side of SW Jefferson Way, directly south of the Memorial Union will be closed. Pedestrians will be diverted to the sidewalk on the south side of SW Jefferson Way.

Map to learn how to navigate Jefferson Way closure

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Trevor Richie.

12/18 – 12/29: Intersection Closed at 26th St. & Washington Way

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, the north side of the intersection at SW Washington Way and SW 26th Street will be closed from Monday, December 18 – Friday, December 29. A section of 26th St. will be closed between Washington Way and Dixon Recreation Center.

The east side of this intersection is closed under a previous notification.

Pedestrians may use the multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way as a detour around the area.

Other possible impacts include noise, dust and mud near the work site.

The map shows a street and intersection closure on SW 26th Street. The north side of the intersection at SW 26th St. and SW Washington Way is marked as closed. The closure extends north on 26th St. to Dixon Recreation Center. The east side of the intersection is also marked as closed.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Derek Bennett at (541) 609-6111.