Category Archives: Buildings

3/27-3/31: Cordley West HVAC Work & Construction Activities During Spring Break

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As part of the Cordley Hall Renewal project, Cordley Hall will be significantly impacted by construction and maintenance work during OSU Spring Break week, March 27 – March 31. Contractors will be working on many of the building’s systems, including the HVAC and fire alarms.

Cordley West HVAC work: impacts include fluctuations in the building’s air flow and exhaust systems. 

Cordley West fire alarm: testing of building fire alarms will occur.

Construction activities on Campus Way: expect to see cranes on Campus Way related to the Cordley East project. Emergency access will be maintained. Pedestrian access will be available on the south side of Campus Way.

The map shows the west wing of Cordley Hall highlighted. An area of crane activity is marked on Campus Way, just south of the east wing of Cordley Hall.

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

3/13: Crane Work in Graf Hall Parking Lot

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As part of the Rogers Hall fume hood replacement project, a crane will be placed in the Graf Hall parking lot to lift equipment onto the roof of Rogers Hall. The work is scheduled for Monday, March 13 from 6:30 – 9 a.m. Limited parking spaces will remain available.

The image shows where a crane will be placed in the northwest corner of the Graff Hall parking lot. A block of parking spaces in the middle of the parking lot is shown as closed between 6 - 9 a.m. on March 13, 2023.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Dave Amundson at (541) 737-2760

3/6 – 12/1: Construction Fencing Partially Obstructing Sidewalk on SW Campus Way

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As part of the West Greenhouse Improvement project, construction fencing will be placed along the north sidewalk of SW Campus Way.

The fencing will extend from the driveway west of the greenhouses to the western side of the Seed Laboratory. 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.

The map shows the location of construction fencing placed along a section of the north sidewalk of SW Campus Way. The fencing extends from just west of the greenhouses to the western side of the Seed Laboratory. The picture shows the legs of the fence placed on the inner edge of the sidewalk, with a three foot clearance to the outside edge.

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

3/2-3/3/23: Emergency Water Shutdown at Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center

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A leak was discovered on the main water line leading into the Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center. To prevent flooding and repair the line, the water was shut down for emergency repairs as of March 2, 2023, and will remain off until March 3 at 8 am. This shutdown will affect all water throughout the building.

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

2/27 – 3/10: Walkway/ADA Parking on South Side of Pharmacy Building CLOSED

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As part of the Community Hall Slopes project, the walkway located on the south side of the Pharmacy Building will be closed for handrail installation from 2/27 – 3/10/23. The ADA parking spaces in the south Pharmacy/Furman parking lot will also be closed during this time. ADA access to buildings in the area will be maintained. Minor noise impacts are also possible.

A map showing a closed walkway on the south side of the Pharmacy building. The ADA parking spaces in the south Pharmacy/Furman parking lot are also shown as closed.

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

2/17/23-TBD: Austin Hall Immediate Domestic Hot Water Shutdown. 2/24/2023: Hot water has been restored.

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2/24/2023: Hot water has been restored.

The domestic hot water is shut down in Austin Hall for emergency repairs as of February 17, 2023. This will affect all domestic hot water building wide. The restoral of domestic hot water is unknown currently due to the repair requiring a specialty part. A second notice will follow when the repair is complete and domestic hot water has been restored. 

2/15-2/17: SW A Avenue Sidewalk/Parking CLOSED Between 15th & 16th St.

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As part of the Pride Center Renovation project, the sidewalk on the north side of SW A Avenue will be closed between 15th and 16th Streets. Three city parking spaces in front of the Pride Center will also be closed. The crosswalk and south sidewalk will remain open to pedestrians. Other possible impacts include noise, dust and mud near the construction site.

A map showing the sidewalk and three parking spaces closed on the northside of SW A Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets.

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

2/10: SW 17th St. / SW A Ave. Parking Lot Entrance CLOSED; Lot Remains Open

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As part of the Pride Center Renovation project, the SW 16th St. entrance to the parking lot directly west of the Pride Center (SW 17th St./SW A Ave.) will be closed on Feb. 10th from 8AM – 11AM. All other entrances to the parking lot will remain open. Please see map for alternate routes.

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

Map showing a parking lot entrance closure at SW A Avenue and SW 16th St.

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

2/8-2/10/23: Walkway/ADA Parking on South Side of Pharmacy Building CLOSED for Handrail Installation

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As part of the Community Hall Slope project, the walkway located on the south side of the Pharmacy Building will be closed from 2/8 -2/10/23 for handrail installation. The ADA parking spots in the south Pharmacy/Furman parking lot will also be closed during this time. ADA access to buildings in the area will be maintained. Minor noise impacts are also possible.

A map showing the walkway south of the Pharmacy Building with a highlighted section indicating the work area.

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