As part of the Pride Center Renovation project, the SW May Ave. and SW 16th St. entrances to the parking lot located at SW 17th and SW A Ave will be closed on Monday, Feb. 6th from 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM. The parking lot will remain open with access maintained at several other entrances. See map for alternate routes.

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

Date: Wednesday, February 1st, 2023: 12:00AM – 3:00AM

As part of the Withycombe Hall Renovation project, a planned power outage will impact multiple buildings in the area. The outage is scheduled for Wednesday, February 1st, from 12:00AM – 3:00AM.

The following buildings will be without power from 12:00 AM – 3:00AM on Wednesday, February 1st:

  • Withycombe Hall
  • Nash Hall
  • Gilmore Hall
  • Ballard Extension
  • Women’s Building

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 February 1st, 2023. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, please be sure to turn it off as well.

For questions or comments on this work, contact Construction Manager Rick Freeman at (541) 231-5368.


As part of the Pride Center Renovation project, SW May Avenue between Adams Hall and the Pride Center will be closed on Monday, January 30th from 8:00AM – 1:00PM for tree removal. This closure will impact the 15th St. entrance to the parking lot located on the corner of SW 17th St. and SW A Ave. However, all other entrances to the parking lot will remain open. Please see map for alternate routes.

Other possible impacts include disruptive noise near the worksite. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Scylise Little.


As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 17th & 26th streets will be closed to vehicle traffic to allow for storm drain installation. Pedestrian access will be maintained along the walkway on the south side of Washington Way.

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

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


As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, east-west pedestrian access along Washington Way between 17th & 26th Streets will be rerouted at the 17th & 26th Street intersections. Pedestrians traveling east-west along the north sidewalk will be detoured across Washington Way to an ADA-accessible walkway. The north sidewalk between 17th & 26th Streets will be closed starting on 1/23/23 through the duration of this project.

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

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


As part of the New West Greenhouse project, the West Greenhouse Complex parking lot will be permanently closed. Pedestrian access to the north sidewalk along Campus Way between 30th & 35th Streets will be limited throughout the duration of the project.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager John Doty at (541) 740-8302


As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, flagging crews will be directing the flow of traffic on Washington Way. The work zone will be moving from 17th street down to the Tennis Pavilion throughout the course of the day. Other potential impacts include dust, mud and noise near the construction zone.

Map of Washington Way showing a highlighted section from 17th St. west to the Tennis Pavilion highlighted.

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

As part of the Pride Center Renovation project, construction fencing will be placed along the north sidewalk on SW A Avenue between SW 15th and SW 16th Streets. 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. Please see below for a map and photo of the area.

A construction fence placed along the inside edge of the north sidewalk on Avenue A.
Map shows a highlighted section of the north sidewalk on SW A Avenue, between SW 16th St. and SW 15th St.

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