Category Archives: Sidewalk Closure

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.  

11/4 – 11/7: SW 26th St. Sidewalk Closed at Washington Way Intersection

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, the east sidewalk on SW 26th St. will be closed between SW Washington Way and Dixon Recreation Center to allow for work at the electrical substation. This closure will be in effect starting Monday, Nov. 4th through Thursday, Nov. 7th.

Pedestrians may detour around the area via the walkway bordering the sand volleyball courts or by using the west sidewalk. Flaggers will be present to assist with pedestrian traffic.

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

A map showing a closure of the east sidewalk on SW 26th St. between SW Washington Way and Dixon Recreation Center.

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

11/4 – 11/12: Campus Way 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 starting Monday, November 4 through Tuesday, November 12. 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.

Other possible impacts include noise near the work site.

A map showing a crane placement and road closure on SW Campus Way between the Agricultural and Life Sciences Building and Nash Hall.

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

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.

UPDATE: Washington Way Multi-Use Path Closures Through 11/22

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This is an update to a previous notification.

Due to ongoing construction work, sections of the SW Washington Way multi-use path will continue to be closed through Friday, November 22. Please see schedule below.

SW 30th – 35th St.: multi-use path closed through 11/8

SW 26th – 30th St.: multi-use path closed through 11/22

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

10/9 – Campus Way Lane and Sidewalk Closure

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As part of the Withycombe Hall Renovation project, a section of the south sidewalk and eastbound lane on SW Campus Way will be closed on Wednesday, October 9. The impacted section is located between SW 30th St. and the Agricultural and Life Sciences Building. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic.

A map showing a closure in the eastbound lane of SW Campus Way, between SW 30th St. and Nash Hall.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Christina Vinson at (503) 420-1031.   

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.