Monthly Archives: February 2024

3/4 – 3/15: ALS Building Loading Dock & Forklift Activity

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As part of the Agricultural & Life Sciences Building Controls project, a decommissioned chiller will be removed from the basement of the building. This will involve a forklift working in the alley behind the ALS Building, between the loading dock and a nearby dumpster, starting on Monday, March 4 through Friday, March 15. The alley will remain open for vehicles, but drivers may need to pause momentarily while the forklift is in operation.  

The image shows an outlined work area in the alley behind the Agricultural and Life Sciences Building, near the loading dock. The location of a dumpster is also marked.

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

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.

2/23/24: District Utility Plant Chilled Water Shutdown Affecting ALS, Nash & Cordley

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The District Utility Plant will be shut down Friday morning February 23rd from 8 am – 2 pm to allow for new piping supplying Burt Hall to be connected to the system and properly bled. This will affect chilled water delivery to ALS, Nash and Cordley and could cause some building temperature fluctuations.

For questions or comments on this closure contact Reice Moyer   at 541-737-2969.

2/24 – Fairbanks Hall Parking Space Closures

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As part of the Fairbanks Hall Renovation project, several parking spaces will be closed on the west side of Fairbanks Hall on Saturday, February 24 from 7 A.M. to 3 P.M. This closure involves the loading dock, two reserved spaces and one service space. The ADA parking spaces and EV charging stations will not be impacted. This closure is necessary to allow for a lift truck and work happening on the Fairbanks Hall gutters.

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

2/17 – Kelley Engineering Center Water Shutdown

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As part of the Kelley Engineering Center Second Floor Remodel, there will be a building-wide domestic water shutdown at Kelley Engineering Center on Saturday, February 17 from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M. This shutdown will affect bathrooms, kitchens and drinking fountains throughout the building.

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

2/14 – ALS Building Closed for Air System Shutdown

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As part of the ALS Building Controls and Equipment Replacement project, the Agricultural and Life Sciences Building will be closed on Wednesday, February 14 from 5 A.M. to 7 A.M.  The air handlers and exhaust system will be shut down building-wide during the closure. No entry will be permitted. Reasonable indoor temperatures will be maintained during the closure.

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