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10/8: SW 26th St. Closed Near Dixon Rec Center

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As part of renovation work happening at Dixon Recreation Center, a section of SW 26th St. will be fully closed in both directions between SW Washington Way and SW Intramural Lane. The closure will be effect on Wednesday, October 8 from 6:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. The west entrance at Dixon Rec Center will be closed from 9 – 11 A.M. A flagger will be present to help direct pedestrians around the work zone.

Beaver Bus and Corvallis Transit routes may be impacted. Please check with transit providers for route updates.

The east sidewalk on SW 26th St. will be closed in this area. The west sidewalk on SW 26th St. will remain open. A section of parking spaces and the bike shelter in front of Dixon Rec Center will be closed.

A map showing a road closure on SW 26th St. near Dixon Recreation Center.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Eric Smith at (541) 409-5037.

9/26 – 2/1: Hovland Hall South Entrance Closed

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Due to renovation work happening at Hovland Hall, the south entrance on the west side of the building will be closed starting on Friday, September 26 through Sunday, February 1. The sidewalk immediately adjacent to the entrance will also be closed. The north, west and southeast entries will remain open.

A map showing a closure area outside Hovland Hall.

Other possible impacts include noise near the work area.

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

9/29 – 10/10: Sidewalk Closed NW of Dixon Rec Center

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Due to renovation work happening at Dixon Recreation Center, a section of the sidewalk on the north-west corner of the building will be closed starting Monday, September 29 – Friday, October 10. ADA access to Langton Hall will be available via alternate walkways between Moreland Hall and Langton Hall.

A map showing a sidewalk closure at the NW corner of Dixon Recreation Center.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Eric Smith at (541) 409-5037.

Steam Line Work Between Austin and Sackett Starts 9/29

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Construction work to replace a steam line between Austin Hall and Sackett Hall will begin on Monday, September 29 and continue through February 2026. The street and sidewalks will be closed in this area.

Building occupants and those in the surrounding area may notice noise, debris, equipment and other construction activity.

A map showing a work zone between Sackett Hall and Austin Hall.

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

9/26: Fairbanks Hall Parking Lot & Sidewalk Closed

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As part of renovation work at Fairbanks Hall, the parking lot west of the building will be closed to allow for concrete pouring on Friday, September 26. The west entrance to Fairbanks Hall and sidewalk between the parking lot and the building will also be closed.

A map showing the parking lot and sidewalks west of Fairbanks Hall.

Other possible impacts include noise and dust near the work zone.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Tarrigon Van Denburg at (714) 390-5313.

9/22 – 9/26: Construction Noise Near Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex Site

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As part of the Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, a vacuum truck will be excavating the northwest corner of the construction site near the CEOAS Admin Building and Dawes House starting Monday, September 22 through Friday, September 26. Building occupants and those in the surrounding area may notice an increase in construction-related noise.

A map showing a vacuum truck work zone.

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

9/21/25: Water Shutdown in Langton Hall 6:00 am – 3:00 pm.

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The water will be shut down in Langton Hall September 21, 2025 from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm for a water line repair in room 0013. This will affect all water in restrooms, custodial closets, sinks & drinking fountains.

EH&S has asked us to remind building occupants thatwater 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, Andy Gray at 541-737-7651.

9/18 – Fairbanks Hall Parking Lot Closed

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As part of renovation work at Fairbanks Hall, the parking lot west of the building will be closed to allow for concrete pouring on Thursday, September 18 from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m. 

Other possible impacts include noise and dust near the work zone.

A map showing the parking lot west of Fairbanks Hall.

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

9/11 – Johnson Hall Closed for Planned Power Outage

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As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, Johnson Hall will be closed for a planned power outage on Thursday, September 11 from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. A new electric breaker will be installed while the power is shut down.

All systems on back-up power will continue to operate. Only the construction team, Facilities Services and staff needed to monitor systems will be allowed in the building while the power is off. Signs will be posted and doors will be locked.

What do you need to do to prepare for this outage? 

Please ensure that all electronic devices not connected to emergency power are powered down and that all computers, printers, copiers and other electronic devices are turned off prior to Thursday, September 11. 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 Project Manager Tarrigon Van Denburg at (714) 390-5313.

9/4 – SW Memorial Place Closed Near Bexell Hall

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A section of SW Memorial Place will be closed near Bexell Hall to allow for crane activity on Thursday, September 4. The crane will be working to remove an old fire escape on the west side of the building. The east sidewalk in this section of Memorial Place will be closed. The west sidewalk will remain open. The walkways on the north side of Bexell Hall will also be closed.

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