All steam services to Withycombe Hall have been turned off to facilitate emergency repairs to the steam pressure relief valve. This shutdown will affect all equipment utilizing steam, including building heat, radiators, hot water and departmental equipment.
Due to parts availability, a restoration date is currently unknown. Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Richard Olsen at 1 541 737 7025.
Due to the pruning of trees by a contractor, north bound 30th Street between Jefferson Way and Orchard Avenue (see map) will be closed Thursday September 10, 2026 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Campus Way intersection will remain open. Sidewalks will remain open in the area but will be temporarily closed when work is being performed directly above.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Todd Cross at 541-737-6741.
Due to the pruning of trees by a contractor, north bound 30th Street between Jefferson Way and Orchard Avenue (see map) will be closed Wednesday September 9, 2026 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Campus Way intersection will remain open. Sidewalks will remain open in the area but will be temporarily closed when work is being performed directly above.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Todd Cross at 541-737-6741.
Due to the pruning of trees by a contractor, north and south bound 30th Street between Washington Way and Western Blvd. (see map) will be closed at Oak Creek Bridge Tuesday September 8, 2026 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Local traffic can access buildings from either the north or south of the bridge depending on location of the building. The road will be closed at the bridge. Sidewalk on the south bound lane of bridge will be closed.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Todd Cross at 541-737-6741.
Due to the pruning of trees by a contractor, southbound 30th Street between Jefferson Way and Orchard Avenue (see map) will be closed Monday September 7, 2026 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Campus Way intersection will remain open. Sidewalks will remain open in the area but will be temporarily closed when work is being performed directly above.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Chris Trine at 541-737-3488.
Due to a steam leak in the tunnels the sidewalk between Richardson and Dryden will be closed for access (see map) beginning Wednesday, August 20, 2026 to TBD. Sidewalk along 30th Street is still accessible. A second notice will be sent out when the sidewalk is reopened.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Richard Olsen at 541-737-7025.
Due to contractor work being performed between Kelley Engineering Center and Plageman Hall the red marked sidewalk areas will be closed for access (see map) beginning Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Pedestrian access out of Kelly north entrance will remain accessible. Contractor to provide access path for HCIC workers to south gate unless lift is being used. HCIC workers will wear standard PPE. This work will also include intermittent noise throughout the closure.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Chris Trine at 541-737-3488.
Effective Date(s): August 14, 2026
The domestic water has been shut down to Snell Hall until further notice while we repair a failed backflow preventer. This will affect domestic water throughout the building, including water in restrooms, drinking fountains and custodial closets.
Restrooms will be available in surrounding buildings during the shutdown. We will provide an update when the water service has been restored.
EH&S has asked us to remind building occupants that water will not be available to emergency eyewash/shower units, and occupants should discontinue all hazardous substance use (chemicals, unsealed radioisotopes, and biohazardous materials) for the duration of the shutdown.
For questions or comments on this notice contact, Richard Olsen at 1 541 737 7025.
Closures are often subject to changes and delays, so please visit the OSU Campus Closures, Shutdowns, and Detours page for updates on this and other campus closures.
Please forward this notice to anyone who would benefit from this information.
Update: Repairs are currently scheduled for 8/26/26
The passenger elevator at George W. Peavy Forest Science Center is currently shut down for unplanned repairs.
Due to parts availability a restoral date is unknown at this time. Updates will be provided when they are available from Otis.
For all ADA accessibility and access concerns please reach out to Equal Opportunity and Access https://eoa.oregonstate.edu/ equal.opportunity@oregonstate.edu
For questions or comments on this notice contact, Brandon Holden at 541-737-8313.
Due to the pruning of trees by a contractor, southbound 30th Street between Jefferson Way and Orchard Avenue (see map) will be closed Tuesday August 25, 2026 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Campus Way intersection will remain open. Sidewalks will remain open in the area but will be temporarily closed when work is being performed directly above.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Chris Trine at 541-737-3488.
