Category Archives: Sidewalk Closure

8/9 – 8/10, through 12/31: Partial Closures of Parking Lot, ADA Spaces North of Plageman

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Effective Date(s):

  • Lot restriping: Wednesday, August 9 & Thursday, August 10
  • ADA/reserved parking space closures & sidewalk impacts: August 9 through December 31


As part of the Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, the south-west section of the Park Terrace St. East parking lot, located just north of Plageman Hall, will be closed for restriping and construction prep work.

This is a two-part closure. The restriping work will occur on Wednesday, August 9 and Thursday, August 10. The impacted section of the parking lot will then reopen. The second closure will impact the ADA and reserved parking spaces closest to Plageman and will be in effect through December 31. This section will be enclosed with construction fencing, which will extend onto the sidewalk on the east side of SW Park Terrace Place.

The construction fencing enclosure will obstruct a small section of the sidewalk on either side of the first parking lot entrance north of Plageman. The walkway along the north side of Plageman, bordering the ADA parking spaces, will also be closed through December 31.

The map shows two closures in the Park Terrace St. East parking lot, just north of Plageman Student Health Center. The first closure is marked for restriping work. The second closure is marked as a fenced area around the ADA and reserved parking spaces, bordering the north side of Plageman. This closure also includes a small section of sidewalk on either side of the first parking lot entrance north of Plageman and the walkway along the north side of the building, bordering the ADA parking spaces.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Dustin Sievers at (541) 760-6240 or Construction Manager Jason Lundy at (541) 270-0193.

8/1 – 8/31: Kerr Admin Building Sidewalk & South Entrance Closure

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As part of the Kerr South Parking Lot project, the south entrance of the Kerr Administration Building will be closed along with the south sidewalk, the ADA ramp and the west walkway. This closure will be in effect through August 31.

ADA access will be maintained via the east entrance between the Kerr A and B buildings.

The sidewalk east of the building along SW 15th St. will also remain closed (see previous notification). Other possible impacts include noise, dust and mud near the work site.

The map shows a closure along the west and south walkways at the Kerr Admin Building. The ADA ramp and the south entrance to the building are marked as closed. The sidewalk east of the building along SW 15th St. is also marked as closed. An ADA access route is marked on the north side of the building, leading to the east entrance.

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

7/21: Sidewalk/Parking Closure on Jefferson Way Near Memorial Union

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As part of the Memorial Union Roof & Gutter project, the sidewalk on the north side of SW Jefferson Way, directly in front of Memorial Union, will be closed on Friday, July 21 from 6 A.M. to 12 P.M. to allow for crane activity.The south sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians.

Additionally, the loading zone and 30-minute parking spaces on Jefferson Way, in front of Memorial Union, will also be closed. The south-west loading dock will not be impacted. The street will remain open for vehicle traffic.

The map shows a sidewalk and parking space closure on the north side of SW Jefferson Way, directly in front of Memorial Union.

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

7/19 – 8/4: 15th St. Sidewalk CLOSED Near Whyte Track & Field Center

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As part of the Whyte Track & Field Center Grandstands project, a section of the west sidewalk along SW 15th St. will be closed between the Sports Complex East Lot and Highway 20. The closure will continue through Friday, August 4.

15th St. will remain open to vehicle traffic, but work may occasionally impact street lanes.

The map shows a sidewalk closure on the west side of SW 15th St., between the Sports Complex East parking lot and Highway 20, near Whyte Track & Field Center.

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

7/18: SW Stadium Ave. & B2 Parking Lot CLOSED Behind The LaSells Stewart Center

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As part of the LaSells Stewart Center Mechanical & Roof Renewal Project, a section of SW Stadium Ave. located directly behind The LaSells Stewart Center and just south of Bloss Hall will be closed to allow for crane activity on Tuesday, July 18 from 7 A.M. to 2 P.M. The B2 parking lot east of The LaSells Stewart Center will also be closed. The entrance to SW Stadium Ave. from SW Western Blvd. will be closed. Both the east and west sidewalks on Stadium Ave. directly behind The LaSells Stewart Center will be closed. A vehicle detour will be available from Western Blvd. along the east and north side of the LaSells Stewart Center East parking lot.

The map shows a road closure on SW Stadium Ave. directly behind LaSells Stewart Center. The east and west sidewalks on Stadium Ave., behind LaSells Stewart Center, are also marked as closed. The LaSells Stewart Center East parking lot is marked as closed. A vehicle detour is marked from SW Western Blvd. along the east and north side of the LaSells Stewart Center East parking lot.

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

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.  

7/10 – 7/14: Sidewalk & East Entrance Closed at Kerr Administration Building

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As part of the Kerr South Parking lot project, the east entrance of the Kerr Administration Building will be closed from Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14. The south entrance and ADA ramp may be accessed via the west side walkway around the back of the building.  

The current closure impacting the western sidewalk on SW 15th Street (east of the building) will be extended through Friday, July 14.

The map shows an aerial view of the Kerr Administration Building with an accessible route marked along the walkway on the west side of the building to the entrance on the south side. The east entrance is marked as closed.

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

7/11: SW Stadium Ave. & B2 Parking Lot CLOSED Behind LaSells Stewart Center

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As part of the LaSells Stewart Center Mechanical & Roof Renewal Project, a section of SW Stadium Ave. located directly behind LaSells Stewart Center and just south of Bloss Hall will be closed to allow for crane activity on Tuesday, July 11 from 7:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. The B2 parking lot east of the LaSells Stewart Center will also be closed. The entrance to SW Stadium Ave. from SW Western Blvd. will be closed. Both the east and west sidewalks on Stadium Ave. directly behind the LaSells Stewart Center will be closed. A vehicle detour will be available from Western Blvd. along the east and north side of the LaSells Stewart Center East parking lot.

The map shows a road closure on SW Stadium Ave. directly behind LaSells Stewart Center. The east and west sidewalks on Stadium Ave., behind LaSells Stewart Center, are also marked as closed. The LaSells Stewart Center East parking lot is marked as closed. A vehicle detour is marked from SW Western Blvd. along the east and north side of the LaSells Stewart Center East parking lot.

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

7/7 & 7/10: West Sidewalk CLOSED On 15th St. Near Kerr Administration Building

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As part of the Kerr South Parking Lot project, the west sidewalk on SW 15th St. will be closed between SW Washington Avenue and SW Jefferson Way on Friday, July 7 & Monday, July 10. Pedestrians may cross 15th St. at the intersections with Washington Ave. or Jefferson Way and use the east sidewalk.

The map shows a sidewalk closure on the west side of SW 15th St., extending from SW Washington Avenue to SW Jefferson Way.

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