Monthly Archives: November 2022

11/30/22-01/06/23: Street and sidewalk closure along Washington Way between SW 26th  and SW 17th Streets

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement Project,  SW Washington Way will be closed daily between SW 26th and SW 17th Streets to begin water line replacement. Work will occur starting November 30, 2022 until January 6, 2023 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. This portion of Washington Way will be reopen to vehicle traffic after 5 p.m. daily.

The sidewalk on the north side of Washington Way will also be closed, and an alternate pedestrian route will be identified with signage.

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

11/28-11/29: Flagging operations along Washington Way between SW 35th and SW 17th Streets

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement Project,  SW Washington Way will have intermittent flagging operations at various locations throughout the days, one location at a time, to turn off water valves as part of the water line replacement. Water service to facilities will not be affected except for the previously announced shutdown at the Large Animal Resource Center. The locations of flagging operations will be the intersections of Washington Way and SW 35th, SW 26th and SW 17th Streets.

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

11/28/22: Disruption of water service at Lab Animal Resources Center

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement Project, there will be a water service shutdown at the Lab Animal Resources Center to perform work related to the new water main being installed along Washington Way. Work is scheduled to take place between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2022. 

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

11/11/22: Gleeson Hall Unplanned Power Outage * Power has been restored- 12:30 p.m.

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**Update: Power has been restored, please call or email Facilities Services if you notice areas without power or if there are issues with equipment not resetting.**

Portions of Gleeson Hall have recently experienced a power outage due to a failed breaker panel. Currently, most fume hoods and the elevator are without power. At this time, there is no estimate for restoral. Fume hoods should not be used during this time, and sashes should remain down. Additional information will be sent out when it is available.

Email Facilities Services if you notice other problems or areas without power.

For questions or comments on this shutdown, contact Scott Drahn  at 541-737-8313.

Please forward this notice to anyone who would benefit from this information.

11/11/22: Emergency repair to steam coil in ALS HVAC system, lower airflows in spaces predicted

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As part of the ALS Controls Upgrade Project, there will be an emergency repair to a steam coil in the ALS HVAC system. Airflow will lower in some spaces in the building, but steam service to the building will not be affected. Work is scheduled to take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2022.

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

11/14/22: Disruption of water service at Vet Research Lab

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement Project, there will be a water supply shutdown at the Vet Research Lab to perform work related to the new water main being installed along Washington Way. Work is scheduled to take place between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Monday, November 14, 2022.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Aaron Amoth at 541-737-5064.

11/11/22: Parking lot and bike racks adjacent to Fairbanks Hall closed

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As part of the Fairbanks Hall Renovation Project, the parking lot west of Fairbanks Hall and the bike racks north of Fairbanks Hall will be closed for storm drain work, which includes VacEx truck work. VacEx truck work can be noisy. Work is scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2022 (view map).

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