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1/23/23: Pedestrian Access Rerouted to South Side of Washington Way, 17th – 26th Streets Until Project Completion

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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.

1/18/23 – 9/1/23: Permanent Closure of West Greenhouse Parking Lot & Limited Access to North Campus Way Sidewalk, 30th to 35th Streets

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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

1/19/23: Traffic Flagging Operations on Washington Way Between 17th Street & the Tennis Pavilion

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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.

1/13/23 – 3/7/23: Construction Fencing Partially Obstructing Sidewalk on the North Side of SW A Avenue Between SW 15th & SW 16th Streets.

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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.

1/6/23: Crane Placement in Graf Hall Parking Lot

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As part of the Graf Hall Renovation project, a crane will be placed in the Graf Hall parking lot on Friday, Jan. 6th from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM. The crane will be located within the fenced construction area. This may disrupt traffic patterns at the north end of the parking lot.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager David Amundson at (541) 737-4551.

1/9/23 – 1/20/23: Walkway & ADA Parking CLOSED South Side of Pharmacy Building

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As part of the Community Hall Slope project, the walkway on the south side of the Pharmacy building and the ADA parking spots in the south Pharmacy/Furman parking lot will be closed to allow for handrail installation. Garbage trucks will have access to the trash enclosure. Alternative pedestrian access will be available and ADA access to buildings will be maintained.

Other possible impacts include minor noise from drilling concrete.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Scott Bond at (541) 974-2520 .

UPDATED CLOSURES: Washington Way Between 17th-26th & 30th-35th Streets

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**Please see updated closure schedule below**

As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 17th – 26th streets and 30th – 35th streets will be closed starting January 3rd, 2023. The north-south intersection at Washington Way and 26th St. will remain open.

17th – 26th Street: CLOSED 1/3/23 – 1/5/23

30th – 35th Street: CLOSED 1/3/23 – 1/20/23

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

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

UPDATED SCHEDULE: 12/27/22 – 01/31/23 Washington Way Between 17th – 35th Streets

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 17th– 35th Streets will be closed for water line installation/testing and paving (weather permitting). Work is expected to begin immediately and continue in phases through the end of January 2023.

Please refer to the schedule below for exact dates and locations:

12/27 & 12/28: Full closure of Washington Way from 26th – 30th Streets, the 30th St. intersection (all directions) & from 30th – 35th Streets.

12/29: Full closure of Washington Way between 17th – 26th Streets.

Note: flagged intersection at 26th St. will allow north-south traffic to pass

12/29/22 – 01/31/23: Full closure of Washington Way between 30th – 35th Streets for water line installation.

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

12/27/22-12/30/22: Washington Way CLOSED Between 17th-26th & 26th-30th Streets

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 17th – 26th streets and 26th– 30th streets will be closed for water line installation/testing and paving (weather permitting). North-South access at the intersections of 17th & 26th will remain open.

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

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