Category Archives: Flagging Operations

11/25 – 12/6: 26th St. & Washington Way Traffic Flagging, Sidewalk Closures

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, flaggers will be controlling traffic in all directions at the intersection of SW 26th St. and SW Washington Way starting Monday, November 25 through Friday, December 6.

A work zone and sidewalk closure area will be in place at the southeast corner of 26th St. and Washington Way.

The east sidewalk on 26th St. will be closed starting just south of Washington Way near Dutch Bros. The south sidewalk/multi-use path on Washington Way will be closed between Stadium Ave./OSU Parking Garage and 26th St.

Access to the OSU Beaver Store and Dutch Bros will be maintained from 26th St.

Pedestrian detours on 26th St.

  • Traveling north: Pedestrians traveling on the east sidewalk will be directed to cross 26th St. at Ralph Miller Lane and proceed north along the west sidewalk.
  • Traveling south: Pedestrians may use the west sidewalk as a detour around the work zone.

Pedestrian detours on Washington Way

  • Traveling west: Pedestrians traveling on the south sidewalk/multi-use path will be directed to cross Washington Way at the pedestrian crossing located at the Dixon Rec Center driveway.
  • Traveling east: Pedestrians may use the north sidewalk as a detour around the work zone.

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

A map showing a work zone at the southeast corner of SW 26th St. and SW Washington Way. Sidewalk closures are shown on SW 26th St. between Ralph Miller Lane and Washington Way and on the south sidewalk on Washington Way between Stadium Ave and 26th St.

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

11/18 – 12/4: Washington Way & 26th St. Flagging & Sidewalk Closure

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, flaggers will be controlling traffic in all directions at the intersection of SW Washington Way and SW 26th St. starting on Monday, Nov. 18th and continuing through Wednesday, Dec. 4th.

In addition, the sidewalks on 26th St. north of Washington Way will be closed as follows:

11/18 – 11/19: a small section of the west sidewalk will be closed just north of the intersection. A detour will be available on the sidewalk bordering Student Legacy Park.

11/20 – 11/21: the east sidewalk will be closed between Dixon Recreation Center and Washington Way. A detour will be available along the walkway bordering the sand volleyball courts.

A map showing the intersection of SW Washington Way and SW 26th St.

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

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

8/9 & 8/12 – 8/16: SW 35th St./Washington Way Intersection Work

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, flaggers will be present to direct traffic at the intersection of SW 35th St. and SW Washington Way starting Friday, August 9 and continuing intermittently through Friday, August 16. Minor traffic delays should be expected.

The east-west crosswalk on the north side of the intersection will be closed.

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

A map showing a construction zone at the intersection of SW 35th St. and SW Washington Way.

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

8/12 – 8/23: Single Lane Traffic on Monroe Ave. at 25th St.

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As part of the Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, traffic will be restricted to a single lane on NW Monroe Ave. at NW 25th St. to allow for intersection work. This closure will be in effect starting Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 23, from 8:30 A.M to 4:30 P.M. each day.

The north-south crosswalk at Monroe Ave. and 25th St. will be closed. Several city parking spaces to the east and west of the intersection, on the north side of Monroe Ave., will be closed.

Flaggers will be present at the intersection to direct traffic through the area. Other possible impacts include noise near the work site.

A map showing a closure of one lane of traffic on NW Monroe Ave. at the intersection with NW 25th St. The north-south crosswalk at the intersection of Monroe Ave. and 25th St. is marked as closed. Parking spaces to the east and west of the intersection on the north side of Monroe Ave. are marked as closed.

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

7/17 – Flagging Operations Northbound Lane of SW 30th St.

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This is an update to a previous notification.

As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, flaggers will be directing traffic northbound on SW 30th St. between SW Washington Way and SW Jefferson Way on Wednesday, July 17. The southbound lane will be open for vehicles.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Aaron Amoth at (541) 207-5084.

7/17 – 7/24: Washington Way/17th St./Multi-Use Path Construction Activity

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, construction activity will be taking place along the Washington Way multi-use path between SW 15th and SW 17th St. starting Wednesday, July 17 through Wednesday, July 24. The multi-use path will remain open. The path will be separated from the work area with construction fencing.

Flaggers will be present to direct pedestrians and vehicles at the intersection of Washington Way and May Ave./17th St.

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

A map showing a construction zone on the multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way between SW 15th and SW 17th St. Flagging operations are noted at the intersection of SW May Ave/SW 17th St. and SW Washington Way.

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

Intersection Work at Washington Way & 26th St. – 7/10

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, flaggers will be directing traffic at the intersection of SW Washington Way and SW 26th Street on Wednesday, July 10 to allow for pavement striping work. The intersection will remain open in all directions. 

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

A map showing a work area at the intersection of SW Washington Way and SW 26th St.

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

7/8 – Flaggers, Traffic Changes on Washington Way at 26th St. & 35th St.

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, flaggers will be present on SW Washington Way at the intersections with SW 26th St. and SW 35th St. on Monday, July 8. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers at both locations and minor delays are expected.

A map showing two work areas at the intersections of Washington Way and 26th St. and Washington Way and 35th St.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Aaron Amoth at (541) 207-5084.  

UPDATE: Flagging Operations & Sidewalk Closure at 35th St. & Washington Way Extended through 6/20

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This is an update to a previous notification.

The sidewalk closure on 35th St., approaching the Washington Way intersection, has been extended through Thursday, June 20. Flagging operations and traffic delays will continue intermittently through Thursday, June 20.

Sidewalk closure signs and barriers will be in place on 35th St., on both the east and west sidewalks, approaching the Washington Way intersection. Pedestrians should plan to use Jefferson Way, 30th St. and the multi-use path on Washington Way to detour around the area. No crosswalk access will be available at the intersection of Washington Way and 35th St. The multi-use path on Washington Way will remain accessible from 35th St.

Please see updated pedestrian detour map below.

A map showing a work area at the intersection of 35th St. and Washington Way. A pedestrian detour is marked on the east side of 35th St. north to Jefferson Way, east to 30th St., south to Washington Way and west to 35th St.

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