Category Archives: Sidewalk Closure

11/13-11/30: West Sidewalk & Crosswalk Closed on 15th St. Near Kerr

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As part of the Kerr South Parking Lot project, a section of the west sidewalk on SW 15th St. will be closed from Monday, November 13 through Thursday, November 30. The impacted section is located just east of the Kerr Administration Building, between SW Jefferson Way and SW Adams Ave.

The crosswalk at SW Adams Ave. will also be closed.

Pedestrians may detour around the area by using the crosswalk at SW Jefferson Way and the east sidewalk on SW 15th St.

The Kerr Administration Building’s east entrance will remain open, with ADA access available. The bus stop on the west side of SW 15th St. will remain open.

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

The map shows a sidewalk closure on the west side of SW 15th St., just east of the Kerr Administration Building. An ADA access route is marked at the east entrance to the building. A pedestrian detour route is marked from the crosswalk at SW Jefferson Way to the east sidewalk on SW 15th St. The crosswalk at SW Adams Ave. is marked as closed.

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

11/10: Jefferson Way Closed Between Benton Pl. & 26th St.

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As part of the Memorial Union Roof & Gutter project, SW Jefferson Way will be closed between SW Benton Pl. and SW 26th St. on Friday, November 10. The north sidewalk and the parking spaces directly in front of Memorial Union will be closed. The south sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians.

The intersections at SW Waldo Pl. and SW Langton Pl. will be closed to vehicle traffic.

The map shows an aerial view of SW Jefferson Way. A street closure is marked between SW Benton Pl. and SW 26th St. The intersections at SW Waldo Pl. and SW Langton Pl. are marked as closed. A sidewalk closure is shown on the north side of Jefferson Way, directly in front of Memorial Union. A pedestrian detour is marked along the south sidewalk.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Trevor Ritchie at (503) 730-0771.

UPDATED: Campus Way Closure 26th St. to Memorial Pl. Extended Through 11/27

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This is an update to a previous notification.

Please note: this closure has been extended. As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, SW Campus Way will be closed between SW 26th Street and SW Memorial Place starting Monday, November 6 through Monday, November 27 to allow for crane activity.

UPDATE: Sidewalk Closure on SW 15th St. During Construction Activities – 11/9 & 11/10

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This is an update to previous notification.

Correction: The west sidewalk on SW 15th St. near the Kerr Administration Building is closed under a previous notification and will remain closed through December 4. The east sidewalk will be open for pedestrians during the work occurring on November 9 and November 10.

11/9-11/10: Intermittent Delays on SW 15th St. Near Kerr Admin Building

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As part of the Kerr South Parking Lot project, there will be intermittent delays on SW 15th St. due to construction activities on Thursday, November 9 and Friday, November 10. A single lane will be closed at a time, with traffic being allowed to pass through the opposite lane. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic.

The impacted area will be between SW Washington Ave. and SW Adams Ave. near the Kerr Administration Building and Callahan Hall. Drivers should expect delays between 9 A.M. and 3 P.M. on both days.

The west sidewalk will be closed along with the crosswalk at SW Adams Ave. The east sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians. Other possible impacts include noise near the work site.

The map shows an aerial view of SW 15th St. near the Kerr Administration Building. A red highlighted section indicates intermittent delays for vehicles in the area.

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

11/6 – 11/15: Closure on Campus Way Between 26th St. and Memorial Place

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As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, SW Campus Way will be closed between SW 26th Street and SW Memorial Place starting Monday, November 6 through Wednesday, November 15 to allow for crane activity. The south entrance at Kelley Engineering Center will also be closed.

The north sidewalk in this section of Campus Way will be closed. The south sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians.

The bike lanes in this section of Campus Way will also be closed. Bicyclists may detour around the closure using the walkway on the south side of Milam Hall.

The map shows a road, sidewalk and bicycle lane closure on SW Campus Way between SW 26th St. and SW Memorial Place. The north sidewalk is marked as closed. The south sidewalk is marked as open. The south entrance to Kelley Engineering Center is marked as closed. The location of a crane is marked near the south entrance of Kelley.
The map shows a road closure and crane location on SW Campus Way between SW 26th St. and SW Memorial Place. A bicycle detour route is marked along a walkway located south of Milam Hall.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Justin Fuszek at (541) 740-5260.

10/25: Ralph Miller Lane Street & Sidewalk Closure

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As part of the Reser Stadium Speaker Upgrade project, a section of the roadway and south sidewalk along SW Ralph Miller Lane will be closed on Wednesday, October 25 to allow for crane activity. The closure will be located between P. Wayne Valley Sports Performance Center and the intersection at SW 26th St.

The map shows a road and sidewalk closure on SW Ralph Miller Lane between the P. Wayne Valley Sports Performance Center and the intersection at SW 26th St. The road and the south sidewalk are marked as closed.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Dale Bettencourt at (541) 207-7860.

CANCELED: Lane Closure on 30th St. Near Oak Creek Building

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This notification has been canceled.

As part of the Oak Creek Building Renovation project, a section of the southbound, right-turn lane on SW 30th St. will be closed on Tuesday, October 24 and Wednesday, October 25. The impacted section is located between the entrance to the Oak Creek Building North parking lot and SW Western Blvd.

A section of the west sidewalk along SW 30th St. will also be closed. Pedestrians may use the crosswalk located at the intersection with Western Blvd. or the crosswalk located near Samaritan Athletic Medicine Center to detour around the area.

The map shows a southbound lane closure on SW 30th St. between the entrance to the Oak Creek Building North parking lot and SW Western Blvd. A section of the west sidewalk is also marked as closed. A pedestrian detour is marked at the intersection with Western Blvd.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Rick Freeman at (541) 231-5368.

10/23 -10/24: Lane Closure on 30th St. Near Oak Creek Building

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As part of the Oak Creek Building Renovation project, a section of the southbound, right-turn lane on SW 30th St. will be closed on Tuesday, October 24 and Wednesday, October 25. The impacted section is located between the entrance to the Oak Creek Building North parking lot and SW Western Blvd.

A section of the west sidewalk along SW 30th St. will also be closed. Pedestrians may use the crosswalk located at the intersection with Western Blvd. or the crosswalk located near Samaritan Athletic Medicine Center to detour around the area.

The map shows a southbound lane closure on SW 30th St. between the entrance to the Oak Creek Building North parking lot and SW Western Blvd. A section of the west sidewalk is also marked as closed. A pedestrian detour is marked at the intersection with Western Blvd.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Rick Freeman at (541) 231-5368.

Schedule Change For Sidewalk Closures On Campus Way

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New Date(s): Thursday, October 19 – Friday, October 20

This is an update to a previous notification.


The schedule for this project has changed. As part of the West Greenhouse Improvement project, sections of the north sidewalk along SW Campus Way will be closed on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20.

Phase 1 will impact the area between the Seed Laboratory and the West Greenhouses. Phase 2 will impact the area just west of the Seed Laboratory.

Pedestrians approaching the area from the east or west may use the crosswalk located at the Seed Laboratory and the south sidewalk to detour around the work area.

The Phase 1 map shows a pedestrian detour starting at SW 30th Street, running along the south sidewalk on Campus Way, crossing at the Seed Laboratory and proceeding west to SW 35th Street. The Phase 2 map shows a pedestrian detour starting at SW 35th St., running along the south sidewalk on Campus Way, crossing at the Seed Laboratory and then proceeding east to SW 30th St.

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