Category Archives: Sidewalk Closure

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.

10/4 – Sidewalk Closed on A Ave. Near Pride Center

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As part of the Pride Center Renovation project, the north sidewalk on SW A Ave. will be closed between SW 15th and SW 16th Streets on Friday, October 4. The impacted area is located directly in front of the Pride Center. Pedestrians may use the south sidewalk as detour.

Several parking spaces on the north side of SW A Ave. will be closed.

The front entry ramp on the south side of the Pride Center will also be closed.

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

A map showing a sidewalk closure on SW A Ave. between SW 15th and SW 16th Streets.

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

9/28 – 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 Saturday, September 28. 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 lane and sidewalk closure on SW Campus Way.

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

Washington Way Multi-Use Path Closed through 10/11

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, the SW 26th – 35th St. section of the multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way will be closed through Friday, October 11.

The sidewalk and cycle track on the north side of Washington Way will remain open.

A map showing the Washington Way multi-use path from 26th to 30th St.
A map showing the Washington Way multi-use path from 30th to 35th St.

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

SW Memorial Place Closure Extended Through 1/3/25

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As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, SW Memorial Place between SW Campus Way and NW Monroe Ave. will be closed through Friday, January 3. A section of the west sidewalk on Memorial Place will be closed. The east sidewalk will remain open.

The east entrances to Kelley Engineering Center will remain open.

The bike lane on the east side of Memorial Place will remain open.  

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

A map showing a road and sidewalk closure on SW Memorial Place near Kelley Engineering Center. Building entrances and the east bike lane are marked as open. A section of the west sidewalk is marked as closed.

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

9/9 – 9/13: Partial Sidewalk Closures, Multiple Locations Across Campus

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Construction zones will be set up in several locations around campus for sewer work. The work will be ongoing through Friday, September 13. No closures of roads or sidewalks are expected, but pedestrians should be aware that some sidewalks may be partially obstructed. Safe pathways around the work zones will be available at all times. See below for locations.

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

9/9 – 9/13: Clark Meat Lab (east side of the building)

A map showing a work zone on the east side of the Clark Meat Laboratory building.

9/9 – 9/13: SW Stadium Ave. (sidewalk west of Finley Hall)

A map showing a work zone on the SW Stadium Avenue sidewalk west of Finley Hall.

9/9 – 9/13: SW Campus Way (between Cordley Hall and the ALS Building)

A map showing a work zone on SW Campus Way, between the Agricultural and Life Sciences building and Cordley Hall.

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