Category Archives: Walkway Closure

3/21 – 3/29: Fairbanks Hall Parking Lot & Sidewalk Closure

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As part of the Fairbanks Hall Renovation project, the Fairbanks Hall West parking lot will be closed starting Thursday, March 21 through Friday, March 29 for gutter work on the building. All ADA parking spaces in the parking lot will be closed.

The sidewalks and walkways bordering Fairbanks Hall on all sides of the building will be closed in phases to allow for equipment to be maneuvered around the area. These closures will be intermittent. This includes the walkways on the north and west sides of Fairbanks Hall, the west sidewalk on 26th St.  and the north sidewalk on Jefferson Way.

Staff will be present in the area to help pedestrians navigate around the sidewalk closures. Pedestrians may use the east sidewalk on 26th St., the south sidewalk on Jefferson Way or the walkway west of the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center as alternate routes.

Access to the parking lot will be available for trash and recycling pickup.

The map shows a parking lot and sidewalk closure at Fairbanks Hall. The sidewalks and walkways bordering Fairbanks Hall on all sides of the building, including along SW 26th St. and SW Jefferson Way, are marked as closed. The parking lot west of the building is marked as closed.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Amy Keene at (541) 737-5312.

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: Kerr South Parking Lot & Sidewalk Closure Extended Through January 8

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This is an update to a previous closure.

As part of the Kerr Administration South Parking Lot Improvement project, the Kerr South parking lot closure has been extended through January 8 to complete construction and landscaping. This includes the closure of the west sidewalk. ADA access is available on the east side of the building.

The map shows the Kerr South parking lot and the walkway west of the Kerr Administration Building. Both areas are marked as closed.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Christina Vinson at (503) 420-1031.  

11/30 – Lane Closure on 26th Near LaSells & Flagged Intersection at Western

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As part of the LaSells Stewart Center Mechanical and Roof Renewal project, a section of the northbound lane on SW 26th St. will be closed on Thursday, November 30th from 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. to allow for crane activity. The lane closure will be located between the intersection with SW Western Blvd. and The LaSells Stewart Center.

In addition, the traffic signals at the intersection of 26th St. and Western Blvd. will be shut down during this closure. Flaggers will be present at the intersection to direct traffic through the area.

The east sidewalk on 26th St. will be closed between Western Blvd. and the CH2M Alumni Center. The west sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians. The walkway on the north side of The LaSells Stewart Center will also be closed. Other possible impacts include noise near the work site.

The map shows a lane and sidewalk closure on SW 26th St. The northbound lane between SW Western Blvd. and The LaSells Stewart Center is marked as closed. The east sidewalk on 26th St., between Western Blvd. and the CH2M Alumni Center, is marked as closed. The walkway north of the LaSells Stewart Center is marked as closed. The map indicates flaggers at the intersection of 26th St. and Western Blvd. and throughout the closed area to direct traffic.

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

11/6 – Partial Closure of Sackett Hall North Parking Lot

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As part of the Nash Hall Cooling Tower Replacement project, the Sackett Hall North parking lot (#3303) will be partially closed on Monday, November 6 to allow for crane activity. The closure will impact parking spaces on the east side of the lot, closest to Nash Hall. The south-west basement and south first floor entrances to Nash Hall will also be closed. The north-east entrance and the loading dock will remain open.

In addition, the walkway that runs along the west side of Nash Hall will also be closed. Pedestrians may detour around the area via walkways on the south, east and north sides of the building.

Other possible impacts include noise near the work site.

The map shows an aerial view of the Sackett Hall North parking lot. A section of parking spaces on the east side of the parking lot, closest to Nash Hall, are marked as closed. The walkway on the west side of Nash Hall is also marked as closed. A pedestrian detour is marked along the south, east and north sides of Nash Hall. Two entrances to the building on the south and south west sides are marked as closed. Access to the parking lot is shown from SW 30th St.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Ryan Wilson at (503) 779-3488.

CANCELED: Partial Closure of Sackett Hall North Parking Lot

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This notification has been canceled.

As part of the Nash Hall Cooling Tower Replacement project, the Sackett Hall North parking lot (#3303) will be partially closed on Monday, October 23 to allow for crane activity. The closure will impact parking spaces on the east side of the lot, closest to Nash Hall. The south-west basement and south first floor entrances to Nash Hall will also be closed. The north-east entrance and the loading dock will remain open. In addition, the walkway that runs along the west side of Nash Hall will also be closed. Pedestrians may detour around the area via walkways on the south, east and north sides of the building.

The map shows an aerial view of the Sackett Hall North parking lot. A section of parking spaces on the east side of the parking lot, closest to Nash Hall, are marked as closed. The walkway on the west side of Nash Hall is also marked as closed. A pedestrian detour is marked along the south, east and north sides of Nash Hall. Two entrances to the building on the south and south west sides are marked as closed. Access to the parking lot is shown from SW 30th St.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Ryan Wilson at (503) 779-3488.

10/23 – Partial Closure of Sackett Hall North Parking Lot

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As part of the Nash Hall Cooling Tower Replacement project, the Sackett Hall North parking lot (#3303) will be partially closed on Monday, October 23 to allow for crane activity. The closure will impact parking spaces on the east side of the lot, closest to Nash Hall. The south-west basement and south first floor entrances to Nash Hall will also be closed. The north-east entrance and the loading dock will remain open.

In addition, the walkway that runs along the west side of Nash Hall will also be closed. Pedestrians may detour around the area via walkways on the south, east and north sides of the building.

The map shows an aerial view of the Sackett Hall North parking lot. A section of parking spaces on the east side of the parking lot, closest to Nash Hall, are marked as closed. The walkway on the west side of Nash Hall is also marked as closed. A pedestrian detour is marked along the south, east and north sides of Nash Hall. Two entrances to the building on the south and south west sides are marked as closed. Access to the parking lot is shown from SW 30th St.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Ryan Wilson at (503) 779-3488.

UPDATED: Pedestrian Access on Washington Way & 26th St. During Closure: 8/28 – 9/1

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This is an update to a previous notification.

This update is to clarify pedestrian access on SW Washington Way and SW 26th St. during the closure scheduled for Monday, August 28 through Friday, September 1.

The south and west crosswalks at the intersection of SW 26th St. and SW Washington Way will remain open during this closure. The crosswalk on 26th St. at the OSU Beaver Store will also remain open.

A section of the east sidewalk on 26th St., near Dixon Recreation Center, will be closed. Pedestrians may use the west sidewalk, across from Dixon, to detour around the work site. The crosswalk on 26th St., at the entrance to Dixon, will also remain open.

The map shows a pedestrian access route along the south and west sides of the intersection at SW 26th St. and SW Washington Way. The route extends north along the west sidewalk and across 26th St. at the crosswalk in front of Dixon Recreation Center. A section of the east sidewalk on 26th St., just south of Dixon, is marked as closed.

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

8/9 – Northbound Lane & Sidewalk Closure on 26th St. Near LaSells

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As part of the LaSells Stewart Center Mechanical and Roof Renewal project, a section of the northbound lane on SW 26th St., between SW Western Blvd. and the CH2M HILL Alumni Center, will be closed to allow for crane activity on Wednesday, August 9 from 7  A.M. to 11 A.M. Flaggers will be present in the area to direct traffic.

In addition,  a section of the sidewalk on the east side of 26th St. will be closed along with the crosswalk near the front entrance and the walkway on the north side of The LaSells Stewart Center. The west sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians.

The map shows a northbound lane closure on SW 26th St., between SW Western Blvd. and the CH2M HILL Alumni Center. The crosswalk near The LaSells Stewart Center's front entrance and the walkway along the north side of the building are also marked as closed.

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