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7/24 – 8/1: Phased Closures of Reser Stadium Parking Lots

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As part of the Summer 2023 Parking Lot Renewal project, the three parking lots surrounding Reser Stadium will be closed in phases, starting on Monday, July 24 and ending on Tuesday, August 1.  See schedule and map below.

7/24 – 7/25: partial closures of the Valley Football Center Lot (SW section near Samaritan Athletic Medicine Center) and the LaSells Stewart Center West Lot (eastern edge bordering SW 26th St.)

7/26 – 7/28: Valley Football Center Lot closed (between SW 30th St. and SW Ralph Miller Lane, west of the stadium)

7/28 – 8/1: Reser Stadium Lot and the western half of the LaSells Stewart Center West Lot closed (section between the stadium and SW Western Blvd)

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

The map shows the three parking lots surrounding Reser Stadium on the west and south sides. The lots are divided up into sections with different closure dates assigned to each section

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

7/21: Sidewalk/Parking Closure on Jefferson Way Near Memorial Union

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As part of the Memorial Union Roof & Gutter project, the sidewalk on the north side of SW Jefferson Way, directly in front of Memorial Union, will be closed on Friday, July 21 from 6 A.M. to 12 P.M. to allow for crane activity.The south sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians.

Additionally, the loading zone and 30-minute parking spaces on Jefferson Way, in front of Memorial Union, will also be closed. The south-west loading dock will not be impacted. The street will remain open for vehicle traffic.

The map shows a sidewalk and parking space closure on the north side of SW Jefferson Way, directly in front of Memorial Union.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Trevor Ritchie at (503) 730-0771.

7/19 – 8/4: 15th St. Sidewalk CLOSED Near Whyte Track & Field Center

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As part of the Whyte Track & Field Center Grandstands project, a section of the west sidewalk along SW 15th St. will be closed between the Sports Complex East Lot and Highway 20. The closure will continue through Friday, August 4.

15th St. will remain open to vehicle traffic, but work may occasionally impact street lanes.

The map shows a sidewalk closure on the west side of SW 15th St., between the Sports Complex East parking lot and Highway 20, near Whyte Track & Field Center.

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

7/19-7/22: Phased Closure of Reser Stadium Parking Lots

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As part of the Summer 2023 Parking Lot Renewal project, the three parking lots surrounding Reser Stadium will be closed in phases, starting on Wednesday, July 19 and ending Saturday, July 22. The project will be completed in four phases, with each closure lasting one day. See schedule and map below.

Wednesday, July 19 – Valley Football Center Lot (NW section between SW 30th St. and SW Ralph Miller Lane)

Thursday, July 20 – Reser Stadium Lot (south section bordering SW Western Blvd.)

Friday, July 21 – LaSells Stewart West Lot (section SE of the stadium between SW Western Blvd. and SW 26th St.)

Saturday, July 22 – Valley Football Center Lot (west section in front of Samaritan Athletic Medicine Center)

The map shows closures of the three parking lots surrounding Reser Stadium on the west and south-east sides.

Other possible impacts include noise, dust and mud near the construction site.

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

7/18: SW Stadium Ave. & B2 Parking Lot CLOSED Behind The LaSells Stewart Center

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As part of the LaSells Stewart Center Mechanical & Roof Renewal Project, a section of SW Stadium Ave. located directly behind The LaSells Stewart Center and just south of Bloss Hall will be closed to allow for crane activity on Tuesday, July 18 from 7 A.M. to 2 P.M. The B2 parking lot east of The LaSells Stewart Center will also be closed. The entrance to SW Stadium Ave. from SW Western Blvd. will be closed. Both the east and west sidewalks on Stadium Ave. directly behind The LaSells Stewart Center will be closed. A vehicle detour will be available from Western Blvd. along the east and north side of the LaSells Stewart Center East parking lot.

The map shows a road closure on SW Stadium Ave. directly behind LaSells Stewart Center. The east and west sidewalks on Stadium Ave., behind LaSells Stewart Center, are also marked as closed. The LaSells Stewart Center East parking lot is marked as closed. A vehicle detour is marked from SW Western Blvd. along the east and north side of the LaSells Stewart Center East parking lot.

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

7/15: Planned Power Outage at Tebeau Hall & Heat Plant

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As part of the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts project, there will be a planned power outage impacting Tebeau Hall and the Heat Plant on Saturday, July 15 from 7 A.M. to 12 P.M.

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 Saturday, July 15. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, please be sure to turn it off as well.

Employees scheduled to work when buildings are without power should consult with their supervisors regarding work schedules. For more information regarding work scheduling, please refer to the instructions regarding Interruptions of University Operations.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Trevor Ritchie at (503) 730-0771.

7/18: SW 26th Street CLOSED at NW Orchard Ave Near Johnson Hall

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As part of the Kelly District Utility Plant project, a section of SW 26th St. will be closed at the intersection with NW Orchard Ave. to allow for crane activity on Tuesday, July 18, from 6:30 – 10:00 A.M. The east sidewalk along 26th St. will be closed between the Park Terrace St. West parking lot entrance and Johnson Hall. The walkway along the north side of Johnson Hall will also be closed.

The intersection at 26th St. and Orchard Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic, but the crosswalk and the west sidewalk along 26th St. will remain open for pedestrians. Drivers should expect to see flaggers in the area.

The 26th St. entrance to the Park Terrace St. West lot (A2) near the Ocean Administration Building will be closed, but the parking lot will remain accessible from SW Park Terrace Place.

Other possible impacts include noise near the work site.

The map shows a road closure on SW 26th St., at the intersection with NW Orchard Ave., near Johnson Hall. The east sidewalk along 26th St. is closed between the Park Terrace St. West parking lot and Johnson Hall.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Ryan Wilson at (503) 779-3488.  

CANCELED: 7/13-7/14: Traffic Impacts Near McAlexander Fieldhouse

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As part of the Student Legacy Park Resurfacing project, a pick-up truck and trailer will temporarily block the northbound lane on SW Benton Place, directly in front of the McAlexander Fieldhouse main entrance, on Thursday, July 13 & Friday, July 14 for various short intervals throughout both days. The truck will be picking up materials from McAlexander Fieldhouse and each pick-up will take approximately 30 minutes for loading.

Additionally, the loading zone and double doors on the south end of McAlexander Fieldhouse will be occupied during this project. Access to the batting cage door will be maintained. The west sidewalk along Benton Place and the crosswalk in front of McAlexander Fieldhouse will remain open for pedestrians. The southbound lane will remain open for vehicles.

The image shows an aerial view of McAlexander Fieldhouse on SW Benton Place with a section of the northbound lane in front of the main entrance highlighted. The loading zone near the south doors is also highlighted.

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