This is an update to a previous notification.
This project has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 9.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Derek Bennett at (541) 609-6111.
Category Archives: Kerr Administration Building
1/8 – Kerr South Parking Lot, Entrance & Walkway Reopening
The Kerr South Parking Lot will reopen for vehicle parking on Monday, January 8.
The south entrance to the Kerr Administration Building will also reopen on Monday, January 8 along with the walkway on the west side of the building. The east entrance to Kerr will remain open, but the sidewalk east of the building, along SW 15th St., will remain closed until further notice.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Derek Bennett at (541) 609-6111.
1/8 – SW 15th St. Lane Closure & Flagging Near Kerr
As part of the Kerr South Parking Lot project, there will be a lane closure on SW 15th Street, just south of the Kerr Administration Building, on Monday, January 8 from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic through the area. Other possible impacts include noise near the work site.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Derek Bennett at (541) 609-6111.
UPDATE: Kerr South Parking Lot & Sidewalk Closure Extended Through January 8
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.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Christina Vinson at (503) 420-1031.
11/16-11/17: Intermittent Delays on SW 15th St. Near Kerr Admin Building
As part of the Kerr South Parking Lot project, there will be intermittent delays on SW 15th St. due to construction activities on Thursday, November 16 and Friday, November 17. A single lane will be closed at a time, with traffic being allowed to pass through the opposite lane. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic. The impacted area will be between SW Washington Ave. and SW Adams Ave. near the Kerr Administration Building and Callahan Hall. Drivers should expect delays between 9 A.M. and 3 P.M. on both days.
A section of the sidewalk on the west side of 15th St., just north of the work area, is closed under a previous notification along with the crosswalk at SW Adams Ave. The east sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians. Other possible impacts include noise near the work site.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Derek Bennett (541) 609-6111.
11/13-11/30: West Sidewalk & Crosswalk Closed on 15th St. Near Kerr
As part of the Kerr South Parking Lot project, a section of the west sidewalk on SW 15th St. will be closed from Monday, November 13 through Thursday, November 30. The impacted section is located just east of the Kerr Administration Building, between SW Jefferson Way and SW Adams Ave.
The crosswalk at SW Adams Ave. will also be closed.
Pedestrians may detour around the area by using the crosswalk at SW Jefferson Way and the east sidewalk on SW 15th St.
The Kerr Administration Building’s east entrance will remain open, with ADA access available. The bus stop on the west side of SW 15th St. will remain open.
Other possible impacts include noise, dust and mud near the worksite.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Derek Bennett at (541) 609-6111.
UPDATE: Sidewalk Closure on SW 15th St. During Construction Activities – 11/9 & 11/10
This is an update to previous notification.
Correction: The west sidewalk on SW 15th St. near the Kerr Administration Building is closed under a previous notification and will remain closed through December 4. The east sidewalk will be open for pedestrians during the work occurring on November 9 and November 10.
11/9-11/10: Intermittent Delays on SW 15th St. Near Kerr Admin Building
As part of the Kerr South Parking Lot project, there will be intermittent delays on SW 15th St. due to construction activities on Thursday, November 9 and Friday, November 10. A single lane will be closed at a time, with traffic being allowed to pass through the opposite lane. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic.
The impacted area will be between SW Washington Ave. and SW Adams Ave. near the Kerr Administration Building and Callahan Hall. Drivers should expect delays between 9 A.M. and 3 P.M. on both days.
The west sidewalk will be closed along with the crosswalk at SW Adams Ave. The east sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians. Other possible impacts include noise near the work site.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Derek Bennett (541) 609-6111.
10/27: Kerr Admin Bldg. South Parking Lot Closure extended until 12/4
As part of the Kerr Administration South Parking Lot Improvement project, the Kerr South parking lot closure has been extended until December 4, 2023, to finish construction activities, including lighting installation, paving and striping. This includes the closure of the west sidewalk. ADA access is available on the east side of the building.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Christina Vinson at (503) 420-1031.
Updated: 9/1/23-TBD: Emergency Shutdown of Chiller in Kerr Administration Building
Update – The contractor has provided an update that repairs to the chiller should be completed in 4 to 5 weeks
Emergency Shutdown Notice – The Kerr Administration Building chiller was damaged due to the power outage that occurred on 8/31. This will affect cooling for the entire building. Facilities Services is currently working to source replacement parts. A restoral date is unknown at this time, but updates will be sent out when they are available.
For questions or comments on this notice contact, Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.