Category Archives: Buildings

8/1-8/4/2023: Loud, sudden construction sounds around the Valley Library area

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As part of the Valley Library Cell Tower Replacement project, crews will be mounting anchors into the Valley Library roof. This will create a loud, sudden, and repetitive firework-like noise during the time period. The noise will be audible inside the library as well as in the areas surrounding the library.

An example of what the noise will sound like is in this video. Public Safety is aware of this work. Please forward this message to anyone in the area who may be affected.
 

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

7/27-7/28: 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 27 & Friday, July 28 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.



7/21/23: Emergency natural gas shutdown for Nash Hall and ALS until 3 pm

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As part of the Cordley Hall Renewal project,  a natural gas shutdown will occur today, Friday July 21 that will result in no natural gas service in Nash Hall and ALS, lasting until 3 pm. Northwest Natural Gas will be working in the area south of Cordley Hall east and will protrude into Campus Way.

Emergency natural gas shutdown for Nash Hall and ALS on July 21, 2023.

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

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.

7/18/23-TBD:  Emergency Shutdown of Chiller in Crop Science Building

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Emergency Shutdown Notice – The Crop Science Building chiller will be shut down immediately for emergency repairs. This will affect cooling building wide. A restoral date is unknown at this time due to parts availability.  An additional notice will be sent out when services have been restored.

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Facilities Services  at 541-737-2969.

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.  

7/24/23: Sackett Hall, Austin Hall & Learning Innovation Center Steam Shutdown

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Revised: Based on Building manager feedback, we have rescheduled this shutdown for Monday, July 24th

The steam will be shut down in Sackett Hall, Austin Hall and Learning Innovation Center on July 24th, 6:00 am – 1:00 pm to inspect steam and condensate leaks. This will affect all steam services, includes heat & hot water building wide.

For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.