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11/26 & 11/27: Parking Lot Closures for Leaf Clean-Up

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Transportation Services will be closing multiple parking lots across campus for lot sweeping and leaf pick-up on Tuesday, November 26 and Wednesday, November 27.

These closures will begin at 4 p.m. both days.

How to prepare for these closures
Please remove all vehicles from the impacted lots by 4 p.m. on 11/26 and 11/27 (see list of parking lots below). Transportation Services will not be towing vehicles, but any vehicles remaining in these lots may get dirty due to equipment working nearby. OSU is not responsible for damage to any personal vehicles.

Alternate parking lots
A vehicle with any valid parking permit may be parked in any open B or C zone commuter lots for the entire day on 11/26 and 11/27.  

Other possible impacts include noise, dust or mud near the work areas.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Kristie Liddle at (541) 737-9618.  

11/25 – 12/6: 26th St. & Washington Way Traffic Flagging, Sidewalk Closures

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, flaggers will be controlling traffic in all directions at the intersection of SW 26th St. and SW Washington Way starting Monday, November 25 through Friday, December 6.

A work zone and sidewalk closure area will be in place at the southeast corner of 26th St. and Washington Way.

The east sidewalk on 26th St. will be closed starting just south of Washington Way near Dutch Bros. The south sidewalk/multi-use path on Washington Way will be closed between Stadium Ave./OSU Parking Garage and 26th St.

Access to the OSU Beaver Store and Dutch Bros will be maintained from 26th St.

Pedestrian detours on 26th St.

  • Traveling north: Pedestrians traveling on the east sidewalk will be directed to cross 26th St. at Ralph Miller Lane and proceed north along the west sidewalk.
  • Traveling south: Pedestrians may use the west sidewalk as a detour around the work zone.

Pedestrian detours on Washington Way

  • Traveling west: Pedestrians traveling on the south sidewalk/multi-use path will be directed to cross Washington Way at the pedestrian crossing located at the Dixon Rec Center driveway.
  • Traveling east: Pedestrians may use the north sidewalk as a detour around the work zone.

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

A map showing a work zone at the southeast corner of SW 26th St. and SW Washington Way. Sidewalk closures are shown on SW 26th St. between Ralph Miller Lane and Washington Way and on the south sidewalk on Washington Way between Stadium Ave and 26th St.

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

UPDATE: Increased Construction Noise, SW 26th St. Between Orchard Ave. & Monroe Ave. through 11/21

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This is an update to a previous notification.

As part of the Jen-Hsun Huang & Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, a vacuum truck will be excavating an area within the construction site on the east side of SW 26th St. between NW Orchard Ave. and NW Monroe Ave.

This work will increase construction noise in the surrounding area through Thursday, November 21.

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

11/19 – 11/20: Construction Noise, SW 26th St. Between Orchard Ave. & Monroe Ave.

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As part of the Jen-Hsun Huang & Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, a vacuum truck will be excavating an area within the construction site on the east side of SW 26th St. between NW Orchard Ave. and NW Monroe Ave.

This work will increase construction noise in the surrounding area starting Tuesday, Nov. 19th through Wednesday, Nov. 20th.

A map showing a work area on the east side of SW 26th St. between NW Orchard Ave. and NW Monroe Ave.

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

11/18 – 12/4: Washington Way & 26th St. Flagging & Sidewalk Closure

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, flaggers will be controlling traffic in all directions at the intersection of SW Washington Way and SW 26th St. starting on Monday, Nov. 18th and continuing through Wednesday, Dec. 4th.

In addition, the sidewalks on 26th St. north of Washington Way will be closed as follows:

11/18 – 11/19: a small section of the west sidewalk will be closed just north of the intersection. A detour will be available on the sidewalk bordering Student Legacy Park.

11/20 – 11/21: the east sidewalk will be closed between Dixon Recreation Center and Washington Way. A detour will be available along the walkway bordering the sand volleyball courts.

A map showing the intersection of SW Washington Way and SW 26th St.

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

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

11/18 & 11/20: SW 30th St. Single Lane Closures Near Reser Stadium

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As part of the Collaborative Aerospace Research Center Renovation project, survey work will be conducted along SW 30th St. between Reser Stadium and the Nancy Squires Aerospace Research Center site on Monday, Nov. 18th and Wednesday, Nov. 20th.

The work will require single lane closures on SW 30th St. Flaggers will be present to present to direct traffic through the work zone and allow cars to safely enter and exit the parking lots. Sidewalks will remain open and flaggers will assist pedestrians as needed.

A map showing the location of two work zones on SW 30th St. near Reser Stadium.

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

UPDATE: Increased Construction Noise Near Huang Complex Site through 11/14

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This is an update to a previous notification.

A vacuum truck will be excavating an area within the Jen-Hsun Huang & Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex construction site, on the east side of SW 26th St. Occupants in the surrounding buildings may notice an increase in construction noise through Thursday, November 14.

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



11/4 – 11/7: SW 26th St. Sidewalk Closed at Washington Way Intersection

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, the east sidewalk on SW 26th St. will be closed between SW Washington Way and Dixon Recreation Center to allow for work at the electrical substation. This closure will be in effect starting Monday, Nov. 4th through Thursday, Nov. 7th.

Pedestrians may detour around the area via the walkway bordering the sand volleyball courts or by using the west sidewalk. Flaggers will be present to assist with pedestrian traffic.

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

A map showing a closure of the east sidewalk on SW 26th St. between SW Washington Way and Dixon Recreation Center.

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