Category Archives: Sidewalk Closure

10/17 – 10/19: Sidewalk Closures on Campus Way Near West Greenhouses

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As part of the West Greenhouse Improvement project, sections of the north sidewalk along SW Campus Way will be closed starting Tuesday, October 17 through Thursday, October 19.

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.

10/17 & 10/23: Partial Closure of Sackett Hall North Parking Lot

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As part of the Nash Hall Cooling Tower Replacement project, the Sacket Hall North parking lot (#3303) will be partially closed on Tuesday, October 17 and Monday, October 23 to allow for crane activity. The closure will impact parking spaces on the east side of the lot, closest to Nash Hall. The south-west basement and south first floor entrances to Nash Hall will also be closed. The north-east entrance and the loading dock will remain open.

In addition, the walkway that runs along the west side of Nash Hall will also be closed. Pedestrians may detour around the area via walkways on the south, east and north sides of the building.

The map shows an aerial view of the Sackett Hall North parking lot. A section of parking spaces on the east side of the parking lot, closest to Nash Hall, are marked as closed. The walkway on the west side of Nash Hall is also marked as closed. A pedestrian detour is marked along the south, east and north sides of Nash Hall. Two entrances to the building on the south and south west sides are marked as closed. Access to the parking lot is shown from SW 30th St.

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

10/11 – Intermittent Delays on 26th Street Near LaSells

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As part of the LaSells Stewart Center Mechanical & Roof Renewal project, there will be short, intermittent delays for vehicles traveling on SW 26th St. near The LaSells Stewart Center on Wednesday, October 11 from 7 A.M. to 12 P.M. A forklift will be unloading materials and crossing the path of travel for brief intervals. Both lanes of 26th Street will remain open during this activity. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic around the area. Drivers may be signaled to stop while the forklift is crossing 26th St., but the activity is not expected to create major delays.

In addition, the east sidewalk on 26th St. will be closed from Western Blvd. to The LaSells Stewart Center. The crosswalk at the entrance to The LaSells Stewart Center will also be closed during this activity. The west sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians.

The map shows a section of SW 26th St. between SW Western Blvd. and The LaSells Stewart Center. The east sidewalk is marked as closed between Western Blvd. and The LaSells Stewart Center. The location of a truck and a forklift is also noted as well as locations for flaggers.

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

UPDATE: Parking Areas, Sidewalk and Basketball Courts at Student Legacy Park Closed Through October 12.

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This is an update to a previous notification.

The Student Legacy Park fields and tennis courts have reopened, but other areas within the park will remain closed through October 12.

The parking areas and sidewalk on SW Washington Way will remain closed through October 12 along with the basketball courts.

While the entry points to the park along Washington Way will remain closed, access to the park will be available from SW 26th St., SW Intramural Lane and SW 30th St. ADA parking spaces will be available on 30th St., on 26th St. in front of Dixon Recreation Center and on Intramural Lane.

The image shoes an aerial view of Student Legacy Park. The center section between the two fields is marked as closed, with a pathway marked for access to the restrooms. The parking lots and sidewalk bordering SW Washington Way are marked as closed. Available entrances are marked along SW 26th St., SW Intramural Lane and SW 30th St. ADA parking is noted on 26th St., 30th St. and Intramural Lane.

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

10/9 – SW Stadium Ave. 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 Monday, October 9 from 7 A.M. to 12 P.M. 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 LaSells Stewart Center East parking lot (#3259) will remain open.

The map shows a road closure on SW Stadium Ave. directly behind The LaSells Stewart Center. The east and west sidewalks on Stadium Ave., behind The LaSells Stewart Center, are also 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. The parking lot is marked as open.

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

10/3 – Northbound Lane & Sidewalk Closure on 26th St. Near The LaSells Stewart Center

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As part of the LaSells Stewart Center Mechanical and Roof Renewal project, a section of the northbound lane on SW 26th St., between SW Western Blvd. and The LaSells Stewart Center, will be closed to allow for crane activity on Tuesday, October 3 from 7 A.M. to 2 P.M. Flaggers will be present in the area to direct traffic.

In addition, a section of the sidewalk on the east side of 26th St. will be closed along with the crosswalk near the front entrance and the walkway on the north side of The LaSells Stewart Center. The west sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians.

The map shows a closure in the northbound lane on SW 26th Street, in front of The LaSells Stewart Center. A section of the east sidewalk, between SW Western Blvd. and the CH2M HILL Alumni Center, is marked as closed. The crosswalk near the front entrance of The LaSells Stewart Center is marked as closed.

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

9/28 – Washington Way Between 17th-26th St. Will Remain Closed Through October

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This is an update to a previous Campus Notification.  


As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, SW Washington Way between SW 17th & SW 26th Streets will remain closed through Tuesday, October 31.

In addition to the road closure, the sidewalk on the north side of Washington Way between 17th & 26th Streets will be closed. Pedestrians may use the multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way as a detour.

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

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Aaron Amoth at (541) 737-5064.

9/26 – Student Legacy Park Fields & Tennis Courts Reopening

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As part of the Student Legacy Park Resurfacing project, the SLP fields and tennis courts will be reopening on Tuesday, September 26th. While the fields and tennis courts will be available for use, other areas within the park will remain closed through October 6.

The parking areas and sidewalk on SW Washington Way will remain closed through October 6 along with the basketball courts.

While the entry points to the park along Washington Way will remain closed, access to the park will be available from SW 26th St., SW Intramural Lane and SW 30th St. ADA parking spaces will be available on 26th St. in front of Dixon Recreation Center and on Intramural Lane.

The image shoes an aerial view of Student Legacy Park. The center section between the two fields is marked as closed, with a pathway marked for access to the restrooms. The parking lots and sidewalks bordering SW Washington Way are marked as closed. Available entrances are marked along SW 26th St., SW Intramural Lane and SW 30th St. ADA parking is shown on 26th St. and Intramural Lane.

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

9/25 – 10/3: Sidewalk, Bike Lane & Parking Closure at East Entrance of Kelley Engineering Center

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As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, construction activity will impact the east entrance of Kelley Engineering Center through mid-October. The east entrance will remain open during construction.

The sidewalk, bike lane and parking space closures will be in effect from Monday, September 25 through Tuesday, October 3. A section of the sidewalk and bike lane along SW Memorial Place, directly in front of the east entrance, will be closed. Pedestrians will be directed across Memorial Place to the east sidewalk. In addition, the service parking spaces and dedicated parking spaces on the east side of Memorial Place, directly across from Kelley, will be closed.

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

The map shows an aerial view of the east entrance at Kelley Engineering Center. A section of the west sidewalk and bike lane along SW Memorial Place is marked as closed. The parking spaces on the east side of the street are also marked as closed. The east entrance is marked as open.

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

9/18 – 9/22: Sidewalk Closure at East Entrance of Kelley Engineering Center

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As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, construction activity will impact the east entrance of Kelley Engineering Center starting on Monday, September 18. The east entrance area will be part of an active work site through mid-October but will remain open.

In addition, a section of the sidewalk along SW Memorial Place, directly in front of the east entrance, will be closed from Monday, September 18 through Friday, September 22. Pedestrians will be directed across Memorial Place to the east sidewalk.

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

The image shows an aerial view of the east entrance at Kelley Engineering Center. A section of the sidewalk on the west side of SW Memorial Place, directly in front of the east entrance, is marked as closed. A text box states that the east entry will remain open during the sidewalk closure. Another text box states that signs will be placed to close the west sidewalk and direct pedestrians to the east sidewalk.

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