Monthly Archives: December 2021

1/3-1/10/2022: Temporary closures and impacts for Completing Reser Stadium project work

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For work related to the Completing Reser Stadium project, starting on Monday, January 3, 2022 through Monday, January 10, 2022, a temporary entrance and exit driveway will be constructed along SW 26th Street and five ADA parking spaces will be temporarily closed. A temporary sidewalk closure along SW 26th Street is also planned.

On Monday, January 10, 2022, the temporary driveway areas along SW 26th Street will reopen to all traffic, parking lot fencing for the scheduled implosion of the stadium’s west side on January 7, 2022 will be removed, and site fencing for the new wellness clinic will be set up. Temporary traffic impacts along SW 26th Street related to conduit installation work being performed by Pacific Power are also expected. One lane of traffic along SW 26th Street will remain open while work is being performed.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Deena Magana at 541-737-8836.

Reser Stadium area map

12/30/2021-1/1/2022: Rescheduled planned power outages for multiple buildings in Community Hall Slope Project area

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For work related to the Community Hall Slope Project, a series of planned power outages are scheduled. The planned power outages will impact multiple buildings located along or near SW Jefferson Way in the Community Hall Slope Project work area. Planned outages are scheduled from Thursday, December 30, 2021 through Saturday, January 1, 2022.

The following buildings will be without power from 6-8 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021: 

•          Buxton Hall 

•          Callahan Hall 

•          Cauthorn Hall

•          Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center

•          Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center

•          Hawley Hall 

•          Heckart Lodge

•          Joyce Collin Furman Hall

•          Kerr Administration Building

•          McAlexander Field House

•          McNary Dining Hall 

•          McNary Hall

•          Pharmacy Building – Will not have access to existing generator

•          Poling Hall 

•          Reed Lodge

•          Snell Hall

•          West Dining Hall 

•          Wilson Hall 

The following buildings will be without power starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021 through 6 p.m. on Friday, December 31, 2021:

•          Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center

•          Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center

•          Joyce Collin Furman Hall

•          Pharmacy Building  – Will not have access to existing generator

*Please note that Joyce Collin Furman Hall may be without power through midday on Saturday, January 1, 2022.

What do you need to do to prepare for this outage? Please make sure that all computers, printers, copiers, and other electronic devices are turned off prior to Thursday, December 30, 2021. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, please be sure to turn it off as well. As necessary, be prepared to have someone report to campus following the planned outages to turn computers, printers and other electronic devices back on.

For questions or comments on this work, contact Construction Manager Ryan Wilson at 503-779-3488.

1/5-1/7/2022: Closure scheduled for Zone 2 area of Reser Stadium parking lot

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For work related to the Completing Reser Stadium project, a parking closure is scheduled in the Zone 2 area of the Reser Stadium parking lot for preparation and day-of work for the planned implosion of the stadium’s west side. Between 7 and 8 a.m. on January 7, 2022, licensed contractors will use explosive charges to implode the stadium’s west side. The Zone 2 area of the lot will be used for loading in containers to sit parallel to Oak Creek. The closure is scheduled to start on Wednesday, January 5 through Friday, January 7, 2022. The area will reopen for use at the end of the day on January 7.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Deena Magana at 541-737-8836.

Reser Stadium parking lot Zone 2 area map

12/23/2021: Pressurizing steam piping at Fairbanks Hall, potential to create smoke

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As part of the Fairbanks Hall Renovation Project, pressurizing steam piping for Fairbanks Hall will occur on the afternoon of Thursday, December 23, 2021 to burn off residual protective oils prior to covering the pipes in insulation and framed walls. We expect this to create an amount of smoke, and an active fire watch will be in place on every floor at Fairbanks Hall while work is taking place.

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

Fairbanks Hall area map

12/20-12/23/2021: Partial closure of SW Benton Place

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For work related to the Arts and Education Complex project, a partial closure of SW Benton Place is scheduled to allow for utility work. There will be no full closure of the road and minimal impacts to parking. The partial closure starts on Monday, December 20, 2021 through Thursday, December 23, 2021.

For questions or comments on this work, contact Construction Manager Ryan Wilson at 503-779-3488.

SW Benton Place area map

12/27-12/28/2021: Temporary parking lot closures for sweeping and leaf pickup

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Starting Monday, December 27, 2021, 15 parking lots will be closed for sweeping and leaf pickup. Parking lots will reopen as the work is completed, and all lots are expected to be reopened by the end of the business day on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate your understanding while parking lots are cleared of leaves and debris. For a complete listing of closed lots, view the below list or visit the Parking Closures webpage.

For questions about where you may park during these closures, contact Transportation Services at 541-737-2583. For other questions or comments on this closure, contact Transportation Services Field Supervisor Kristie Liddle at 541-737-9618.

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