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10/24 – 10/25: Crane Activity, Road Closure Between ALS Building & Nash Hall

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A crane will be working in the walkway area between the Agricultural and Life Sciences Building and Nash Hall on Thursday, October 24 & Friday, October 25. The crane will be lifting equipment onto the roof of the ALS Building. A section of SW Campus Way between Nash Hall and the ALS Building will be closed. The walkway area between the two buildings will be closed.

The south sidewalk in this section of Campus Way will be closed. The north sidewalk will remain open. The loading zone parking spaces outside of Nash Hall will be closed.

Both buildings will remain open during the crane activity. The west and south entrances to Nash Hall will be open. Signage on the east side of the ALS building will direct pedestrians through ALS to the east side entrance of Nash Hall. Please see link to map below for more details.

Other possible impacts include noise near the work site.

A map showing the location of a crane and a street and sidewalk closure on SW Campus Way between Nash Hall and the Agricultural and Life Sciences Building.

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

10/22 – Richardson Hall Crane Activity

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As part of the Richardson Hall Solar project, a crane will be working on the east side of Richardson Hall on Tuesday, October 22. The crane will be lifting materials and equipment on to the roof. The driveway and loading area will be closed on the east side of Richardson Hall. The east side entrance to the building will also be closed.

Several parking spaces on the east side of the building will be closed.

A map showing a closure of the driveway, loading zone and building entrance on the east side of Richardson Hall.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Liz Roach at (701) 371-2938.

10/17 – ALS Building Cooling Water Shutdown

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The cooling water system will be shut down in the Agricultural and Life Sciences Building on Thursday, October 17 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This shutdown will impact all walk-in coolers and cold rooms, walk-in freezers and cooling systems for environmental control rooms. The doors to these rooms MUST be kept closed to preserve the temperature for the duration of this shutdown.

The shutdown will also impact the third-floor server room, but this room will have portable cooling equipment.

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

10/15 – Richardson Hall Crane Activity

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As part of the Richardson Hall Solar project, a crane will be working on the east side of Richardson Hall to lift materials and equipment on to the roof. The driveway and loading area will be closed on the east side of Richardson Hall. The east side entrance to the building will also be closed.

Several parking spaces on the east side of the building will be closed.

A map showing a closure of the driveway, loading zone and building entrance on the east side of Richardson Hall.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Liz Roach at (701) 371-2938.

10/15 – Richardson Hall Lab Water Shutdown

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As part of the Richardson Hall Chiller and Controls Replacement project, hot and cold laboratory water will be shut down on Tuesday, October 15 from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This shutdown will only impact hot and cold water in laboratories. Restrooms and kitchenette water will not be impacted.

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

10/8 – Jefferson Way Closed, Benton Pl. to Waldo Pl. for Crane Activity

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As part of the Valley Library Telecommunication Tower project, SW Jefferson Way will be closed between SW Benton Place and SW Waldo Place on Tuesday, October 8 to allow for crane activity.

The north sidewalk in this section of Jefferson Way will be closed. The south sidewalk will remain open. Flaggers will be present to direct pedestrian traffic.

Westbound traffic on Jefferson Way will be detoured around the area via Benton Place south to Langton Place. Please see map below.

Other possible impacts include noise near the work site.

A map showing a road closure on SW Jefferson Way between SW Benton Place and SW Waldo Place.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Carrie Trant at (503) 318-8936.

10/12/24 Domestic Water Shutdown in Agricultural & Life Sciences Bldg

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*Update* – 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.

Scheduled:  Domestic & Industrial Water Shutdown in Agricultural & Life Sciences Bldg.

Effective Date(s): October 12, 2024, 6:00 am – 12:00 pm.

The domestic and industrial water will be shut down in the Agricultural & Life Sciences Bldg. October 12, 2024, from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm to replace a domestic water backflow device. This will affect all domestic and industrial water building wide. Water will not be available in restrooms, breakrooms or labs.

For questions or comments on this notice, contact, Richard Olsen  at 541-737-7025.

10/4 – Sidewalk Closed on A Ave. Near Pride Center

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As part of the Pride Center Renovation project, the north sidewalk on SW A Ave. will be closed between SW 15th and SW 16th Streets on Friday, October 4. The impacted area is located directly in front of the Pride Center. Pedestrians may use the south sidewalk as detour.

Several parking spaces on the north side of SW A Ave. will be closed.

The front entry ramp on the south side of the Pride Center will also be closed.

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

A map showing a sidewalk closure on SW A Ave. between SW 15th and SW 16th Streets.

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