Monthly Archives: March 2023

3/27-3/31: Cordley West HVAC Work & Construction Activities During Spring Break

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As part of the Cordley Hall Renewal project, Cordley Hall will be significantly impacted by construction and maintenance work during OSU Spring Break week, March 27 – March 31. Contractors will be working on many of the building’s systems, including the HVAC and fire alarms.

Cordley West HVAC work: impacts include fluctuations in the building’s air flow and exhaust systems. 

Cordley West fire alarm: testing of building fire alarms will occur.

Construction activities on Campus Way: expect to see cranes on Campus Way related to the Cordley East project. Emergency access will be maintained. Pedestrian access will be available on the south side of Campus Way.

The map shows the west wing of Cordley Hall highlighted. An area of crane activity is marked on Campus Way, just south of the east wing of Cordley Hall.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at (541) 270-0193

3/21 & 3/22: Washington Way Between 30th & 35th St. CLOSED

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 30th and 35th St. will be closed on Tuesday, March 21 and Wednesday, March 22. Flaggers will be present at the 35th St. intersection to direct traffic. Other possible impacts include dust, mud and noise near the construction site.

The map shows Washington Way with a road closure highlighted between 30th and 35th Streets.

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

3/14: SW Campus Way Westbound Lane & Sidewalk Closure

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As part of the West Greenhouse Improvement project, a section of the westbound lane on SW Campus Way will be closed along with the north sidewalk on Tuesday, March 14 from 7 to 10:30 a.m. The section affected is located between SW 30th and SW 35th Streets, just west of the greenhouses. Drivers should expect to see flagging crews in the area. Pedestrians may travel along the north or south sidewalk and then detour across SW Campus Way at the crosswalk located at the Seed Laboratory.

The map shows a pedestrian detour route on SW Campus Way between SW 30th and SW 35th Streets. The detour route runs from the intersection with SW 30th St. along the south sidewalk of SW Campus Way. The route crosses SW Campus Way via a crosswalk at the Seed Laboratory and proceeds down the north sidewalk to SW 35th St.
The map shows SW Campus Way between SW 30th and SW 35th streets. A section of the westbound lane is shown as closed between the greenhouses and the Seed Laboratory.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Scylise Little.

3/13: Crane Work in Graf Hall Parking Lot

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As part of the Rogers Hall fume hood replacement project, a crane will be placed in the Graf Hall parking lot to lift equipment onto the roof of Rogers Hall. The work is scheduled for Monday, March 13 from 6:30 – 9 a.m. Limited parking spaces will remain available.

The image shows where a crane will be placed in the northwest corner of the Graff Hall parking lot. A block of parking spaces in the middle of the parking lot is shown as closed between 6 - 9 a.m. on March 13, 2023.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Dave Amundson at (541) 737-2760

3/9: SW Campus Way Westbound Lane & Sidewalk Closure

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Effective Date(s): Thursday, March 9

As part of the West Greenhouse Improvement project, a section of the westbound lane on SW Campus Way will be closed along with the north sidewalk. The section affected is located between SW 30th and SW 35th Streets. Drivers should expect to see flagging crews in the area. Pedestrians may travel along the north or south sidewalk and then detour across SW Campus Way at the crosswalk located at the Seed Laboratory. Other possible impacts include noise, dust and mud near the work site.

The map shows SW Campus Way between SW 30th and SW 35th streets. A section of the westbound lane is shown as closed between the greenhouses and the Seed Laboratory.
The map shows a pedestrian detour route on SW Campus Way between SW 30th and SW 35th Streets. The detour route runs from the intersection with SW 30th St. along the south sidewalk of SW Campus Way. The route crosses SW Campus Way via a crosswalk at the Seed Laboratory and proceeds down the north sidewalk to SW 35th St.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Scylise Little.

Extended through Wednesday, 3/8: Washington Way Between 17th – 26th St. CLOSED

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 17th & 26th Streets will be closed to vehicle traffic on Wednesday, March 8 from 12 – 4 p.m. The intersection at 26th St. will remain open with flaggers present to direct north, south and westbound traffic. Pedestrian crosswalks will also remain open. Other possible impacts include noise, mud and dust near the construction site.

The map shows a road closure on SW Washington Way between 17th and 26th Streets.

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

3/6 – 12/1: Construction Fencing Partially Obstructing Sidewalk on SW Campus Way

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As part of the West Greenhouse Improvement project, construction fencing will be placed along the north sidewalk of SW Campus Way.

The fencing will extend from the driveway west of the greenhouses to the western side of the Seed Laboratory. The fencing will create a minor obstruction along the inside edge of the sidewalk, while still allowing pedestrian access in compliance with regulations. Pedestrians who use this sidewalk are advised to use extra caution and be aware of possible obstructions.

The map shows the location of construction fencing placed along a section of the north sidewalk of SW Campus Way. The fencing extends from just west of the greenhouses to the western side of the Seed Laboratory. The picture shows the legs of the fence placed on the inner edge of the sidewalk, with a three foot clearance to the outside edge.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Scylise Little.

3/2-3/3/23: Emergency Water Shutdown at Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center

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A leak was discovered on the main water line leading into the Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center. To prevent flooding and repair the line, the water was shut down for emergency repairs as of March 2, 2023, and will remain off until March 3 at 8 am. This shutdown will affect all water throughout the building.

For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.