Category Archives: Intersection Closure

3/4 – 4/15: Washington Way & 30th St. Intersection Closure

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, there will be a long-term closure of the intersection at Washington Way and 30th St. starting Monday, March 4 through Monday, April 15. The intersection will be closed in all directions during this time frame.

Detour information

Please note: Washington Way between 26th and 30th St. is currently closed under a previous notification.

Vehicles traveling northbound: take 30th St. north, turn right onto Ralph Miller Lane and then proceed north on 26th St.

Vehicles traveling southbound: take 35th St. south to Western Blvd.

Pedestrians: access will be maintained through the intersection in all directions. Pedestrians should plan to use the sidewalk on the west side 30th St. This detour may be updated as the project progresses.

The map shows a closure at the intersection of Washington Way and 30th St. A pedestrian detour is marked on the west side of 30th St., through the intersection. Vehicle detours are marked southbound on 35th St. and northbound from 30th St. to Ralph Miller Lane to 26th St.

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

1/5 – 26th St. & Orchard Ave. Intersection Closure

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As part of the Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, the intersection at SW 26th Street and NW Orchard Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic on Friday, January 5 to allow for construction activity.

The north-south crosswalk on Orchard Ave. will be closed for pedestrians. The sidewalks in the area will remain open, except for a section of sidewalk on the east side of the intersection, directly in front of Johnson Hall. The loading dock north of Johnson Hall will be closed except for pre-arranged deliveries.

Bike lanes in the area will be closed.

The map shows an intersection closure at NW Orchard Ave. and SW 26th St.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Dustin Sievers at (541) 760-6240.

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.

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 – 12/29: 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.

12/18 – 12/19: Intersection Closure at 26th St. & Orchard Ave.

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As part of the Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, the intersection at SW 26th Street and NW Orchard Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic on Monday, December 18 and Tuesday, December 19 to allow for construction activity.

The north-south crosswalk on Orchard Ave. will be closed for pedestrians. The sidewalks in the area will remain open, except for a section of sidewalk on the east side of the intersection, directly in front of Johnson Hall. The loading dock north of Johnson Hall will be closed except for pre-arranged deliveries. The concrete walkway on the south side of Johnson Hall will also be closed.

Bike lanes in the area will be closed.

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.

11/10: Jefferson Way Closed Between Benton Pl. & 26th St.

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As part of the Memorial Union Roof & Gutter project, SW Jefferson Way will be closed between SW Benton Pl. and SW 26th St. on Friday, November 10. The north sidewalk and the parking spaces directly in front of Memorial Union will be closed. The south sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians.

The intersections at SW Waldo Pl. and SW Langton Pl. will be closed to vehicle traffic.

The map shows an aerial view of SW Jefferson Way. A street closure is marked between SW Benton Pl. and SW 26th St. The intersections at SW Waldo Pl. and SW Langton Pl. are marked as closed. A sidewalk closure is shown on the north side of Jefferson Way, directly in front of Memorial Union. A pedestrian detour is marked along the south sidewalk.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Trevor Ritchie at (503) 730-0771.

10/16 – 10/20: Closures & Flagging on Washington Way at 17th, 26th & 30th Streets

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, intersection work will occur along SW Washington Way at SW 17th, SW 26th and SW 30th Streets starting Monday, October 16 through Friday, October 20th. Please see the schedule below for details.

10/16 – 10/17: The intersection at 17th St. will be closed to vehicle traffic. Crosswalks and sidewalks will remain open for pedestrians.

10/17 & 10/19: Work will occur at the 26th St. intersection, but the intersection will remain open for vehicles and pedestrians. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic.

10/19 – 10/20: Work will occur at the 30th St. intersection, but the intersection will remain open for vehicles and pedestrians. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic.

The map shows the intersection at SW 17th St. and SW Washington Way. The intersection is marked as closed to vehicle traffic, but open for pedestrians.
The top map shows the intersection at SW Washington Way and SW 26th St. The bottom map shows the intersection at SW Washington Way and SW 30th St. Both intersections are marked as flagged areas, open to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

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

8/7 – 9/7: Street & Sidewalk Closures on Washington Way Between 15th & 26th St.

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, SW Washington Way between SW 15th and SW 26th Streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from Monday, August 7 through Thursday, September 7. This is an update to the existing Washington Way closure.

In addition, the intersection and crosswalks at Washington Way and SW 17th St. will be closed. The sidewalk on the north side of Washington Way between 15th St. and SW Benton Place will also be closed. The multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way will remain open as a pedestrian detour.

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

The map shows a marked section of SW Washington Way between SW 15th St. and SW 26th Street.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Aaron Amoth at (541) 207-5084.

7/18: SW 26th Street CLOSED at NW Orchard Ave Near Johnson Hall

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As part of the Kelly District Utility Plant project, a section of SW 26th St. will be closed at the intersection with NW Orchard Ave. to allow for crane activity on Tuesday, July 18, from 6:30 – 10:00 A.M. The east sidewalk along 26th St. will be closed between the Park Terrace St. West parking lot entrance and Johnson Hall. The walkway along the north side of Johnson Hall will also be closed.

The intersection at 26th St. and Orchard Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic, but the crosswalk and the west sidewalk along 26th St. will remain open for pedestrians. Drivers should expect to see flaggers in the area.

The 26th St. entrance to the Park Terrace St. West lot (A2) near the Ocean Administration Building will be closed, but the parking lot will remain accessible from SW Park Terrace Place.

Other possible impacts include noise near the work site.

The map shows a road closure on SW 26th St., at the intersection with NW Orchard Ave., near Johnson Hall. The east sidewalk along 26th St. is closed between the Park Terrace St. West parking lot and Johnson Hall.

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