Category Archives: Intersection Closure

8/7 – 9/7: Street & Sidewalk Closures on Washington Way Between 15th & 26th St.

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, SW Washington Way between SW 15th and SW 26th Streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from Monday, August 7 through Thursday, September 7. This is an update to the existing Washington Way closure.

In addition, the intersection and crosswalks at Washington Way and SW 17th St. will be closed. The sidewalk on the north side of Washington Way between 15th St. and SW Benton Place will also be closed. The multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way will remain open as a pedestrian detour.

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

The map shows a marked section of SW Washington Way between SW 15th St. and SW 26th Street.

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

7/18: SW 26th Street CLOSED at NW Orchard Ave Near Johnson Hall

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As part of the Kelly District Utility Plant project, a section of SW 26th St. will be closed at the intersection with NW Orchard Ave. to allow for crane activity on Tuesday, July 18, from 6:30 – 10:00 A.M. The east sidewalk along 26th St. will be closed between the Park Terrace St. West parking lot entrance and Johnson Hall. The walkway along the north side of Johnson Hall will also be closed.

The intersection at 26th St. and Orchard Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic, but the crosswalk and the west sidewalk along 26th St. will remain open for pedestrians. Drivers should expect to see flaggers in the area.

The 26th St. entrance to the Park Terrace St. West lot (A2) near the Ocean Administration Building will be closed, but the parking lot will remain accessible from SW Park Terrace Place.

Other possible impacts include noise near the work site.

The map shows a road closure on SW 26th St., at the intersection with NW Orchard Ave., near Johnson Hall. The east sidewalk along 26th St. is closed between the Park Terrace St. West parking lot and Johnson Hall.

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

6/19-9/25: Extended Summer Closures on Washington Way & 26th St.

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Two major projects related to the Washington Way Improvement Project will impact campus starting Monday, June 19 and continuing throughout the summer.

Washington Way will be fully closed between 17th and 26th Streets from June 20 through September 25 for road reconstruction work. The sidewalks on both sides of Washington Way will remain open.

The map shows a road closure on SW Washington Way between SW 17th and SW 26th Streets.

A second closure will impact 26th Street starting at the Washington Way intersection and extending 200 ft. to the north. This closure will be in effect from June 19 through July 3. The closure includes the entire roadway and the west sidewalk on 26th St. Parking spaces on the east side of 26th St. will remain open during construction.

The map shows a road closure on SW 26th Street between SW Washington Way and SW Intramural Lane. The sidewalk on the west side of SW 26th Street is also shown as closed.

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

4/22: Jefferson Way CLOSED Between Benton Place & Waldo Place

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Jefferson Way will be closed between Benton Place and Waldo Place on Saturday, April 22. The intersections at Benton Place and Waldo Place will be closed in all directions. ADA parking at the Furman Hall West lot will remain open. Other impacts include noise, dust and mud near the construction site.

The map shows a road closure on SW Jefferson Way between SW Benton Place and SW Waldo Place.

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

RESCHEDULED for 3/6: Washington Way Between 17th – 30th St. CLOSED

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 17th – 30th St. will be closed on Monday, March 6th. The 26th St. intersection will also be closed in all directions.

The east-west crosswalks at 26th St. will remain open for pedestrians. However, pedestrian access will be limited or unavailable at the north-south crosswalks throughout the day. Possible options are the Dixon driveway crossing and the Gill Colosseum crossing during the intersection work.

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

The map shows a road closure on SW Washington Way from 17th to 30th St.

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

UPDATED SCHEDULE: 12/27/22 – 01/31/23 Washington Way Between 17th – 35th Streets

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 17th– 35th Streets will be closed for water line installation/testing and paving (weather permitting). Work is expected to begin immediately and continue in phases through the end of January 2023.

Please refer to the schedule below for exact dates and locations:

12/27 & 12/28: Full closure of Washington Way from 26th – 30th Streets, the 30th St. intersection (all directions) & from 30th – 35th Streets.

12/29: Full closure of Washington Way between 17th – 26th Streets.

Note: flagged intersection at 26th St. will allow north-south traffic to pass

12/29/22 – 01/31/23: Full closure of Washington Way between 30th – 35th Streets for water line installation.

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