Category Archives: Sidewalk Closure

3/28-3/29/2022: Geotechnical drilling work scheduled around Withycombe Hall

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As part of the Withycombe Hall Renovation Project, geotechnical drilling is scheduled to occur on the north and south sides of the west wing of Withycombe Hall starting on Monday, March 28, 2022 through Tuesday, March 29, 2022. This work will create noise and will require closures outside the building. On Monday, March 28, 2022, the southwest entrance of Withycombe will be closed, along with a portion of the sidewalk on 30th Street, and a portion of the westbound lane of Campus Way. On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, the northern entrance will be impacted, with partial obstruction at the entry and closure of the sidewalk along the building from 30th Street and the fire lane.

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

Withycombe Hall area map

3/21-3/25/2022: Concrete work & sidewalk closure for Fairbanks Hall Renovation Project

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As part of the Fairbanks Hall Renovation Project, demolition of the old Fairbanks Annex existing concrete pad, along with the preparation and placement of new concrete for a new transformer pad by the Women’s Building, will occur onsite during the week of Spring Break from Monday, March 21, 2022 through Friday, March 25, 2022.

What to expect:

  • The sidewalk located between the Women’s Building and Fairbanks Hall will be temporarily closed starting Monday, March 21, 2022 through Friday, March 25, 2022.
  • There will be truck traffic in and out of the Fairbanks Hall worksite using the 35th Street/Jefferson Way route. 
  • Expect noise as existing concrete is broken up, demolished and hauled away. The concrete breaking activities will start no earlier than 8 a.m.

For questions or comments on this work, contact Project Manager Amy Keene at 541-737-5312.

1/7-2/7/2022: Sidewalk closure along SW Campus Way between SW 30th and 35th streets

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As part of the 20 & 21 West Greenhouse project, a portion of sidewalk will be closed to pedestrian traffic between SW 30th and 35th streets on SW Campus Way for ADA access and sidewalk improvement work. The month-long closure is scheduled to start on Friday, January 7, 2022 through Sunday, February 7, 2022. Direct access to the 20 & 21 greenhouses can be made at their north side doors.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Amy Keene at 541-737-5302.

Campus Way area map

1/4-1/14/2022: Sidewalk closure scheduled on north side of Graf Hall

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As part of the Graf Hall Renovation Project, a section of sidewalk on the north side of Graf Hall will be closed for excavation work for a new sidewalk and building entry. During the closure, pedestrian traffic will be routed to the north side of Monroe Avenue. The closure is scheduled to start on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 through Friday, January 14, 2022.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager David Amundson at 541-737-2760.

Graf Hall area map

1/3-1/10/2022: Temporary closures and impacts for Completing Reser Stadium project work

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For work related to the Completing Reser Stadium project, starting on Monday, January 3, 2022 through Monday, January 10, 2022, a temporary entrance and exit driveway will be constructed along SW 26th Street and five ADA parking spaces will be temporarily closed. A temporary sidewalk closure along SW 26th Street is also planned.

On Monday, January 10, 2022, the temporary driveway areas along SW 26th Street will reopen to all traffic, parking lot fencing for the scheduled implosion of the stadium’s west side on January 7, 2022 will be removed, and site fencing for the new wellness clinic will be set up. Temporary traffic impacts along SW 26th Street related to conduit installation work being performed by Pacific Power are also expected. One lane of traffic along SW 26th Street will remain open while work is being performed.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Deena Magana at 541-737-8836.

Reser Stadium area map

12/14-12/16/2021: Sidewalk closure along NW Monroe Ave. for Graf Hall work

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As part of the Graf Hall Renovation Project, a section of sidewalk along NW Monroe Ave. on the north side of Graf Hall will be closed for the removal of an underground storage tank near the building. The closure will be in place daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 through Thursday, December 16, 2021. Signage and flaggers will be provided when needed for intermittent street and sidewalk restrictions.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager David Amundson at 541-737-2760.

Graf Hall area map

12/1-12/3/2021: Sidewalk closures along SW Jefferson Avenue for Fairbanks Hall Renovation Project work

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The north sidewalk along SW Jefferson Avenue, between the Fairbanks Hall parking lot entry and the Austin Hall/Asian & Pacific Cultural Center fire lane/pathway will be closed for a short duration to accommodate a boring truck starting on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 1, 2021 through the end of the day on Friday, December 3, 2021.

Additionally, as part of the Fairbanks Hall Renovation Project, utility work continues. The sidewalk between the Women’s Building and Fairbanks Hall is scheduled to be closed through Monday, December 27, 2021 (view map). An area of the sidewalk/fire lane between Austin Hall and the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center will also be closed.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Amy Keene at 541-737-5312.

Fairbanks Hall area map

11/29-12/27/2021: Sidewalk closures between Fairbanks Hall and Women’s Building

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As part of the Fairbanks Hall Renovation Project, utility work will be happening. The sidewalk between the Women’s Building and Fairbanks Hall is scheduled to be closed from Monday, November 29 through Monday, December 27, 2021. An area of the sidewalk/fire lane between Austin Hall and the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center will also be closed.

Fairbanks Hall area map

11/18-11/24/2021: Sidewalk closure, pedestrian route change near Furman Hall

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As part of the Community Hall Slope Project, excavation and storm pipe installation work is scheduled along the south side of Furman Hall starting Thursday, November 18 through Wednesday, November 24, 2021. A sidewalk closure will be in place. Pedestrians will be able to access Furman Hall via the east entrance.

For questions or comments about this closure, contact Project Manager Lindsey Austin at 541-990-7720 or Construction Manager Ryan Wilson at 503-779-3488.

Community Hall Slope Project and Furman Hall access area map

10/29-11/5/2021: Ongoing construction work for Graf Hall renovation

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As part of the Graf Hall Renovation Project, ongoing construction work is scheduled to take place in and around the building starting on Friday, October 29 through Friday, November 5, 2021 (view map).

Planned construction activities include:

Friday, October 29

  • Excavation on west side of Graf Hall parking lot (lot #3221), near Dearborn Hall. Excavator may be moving around to other locations in the lot.
  • Dump trucks hauling in and out.
  • Lot can remain open, but there will be fewer spaces available and there may be times that entry/exit may be blocked. 
  • Structural work continuing on bridge between Rogers Hall and Strand Hall.
  • Walkway from Monroe Street to Graf Hall parking lot (lot #3221) closed.
  • Exit doors from Rogers Hall will be marked closed except in emergency.

Tuesday, November 2 or Wednesday, November 3 (Actual date weather-dependent)

  • Concrete pour for ADA parking 
  • South entry to Graf Hall closed (will direct pedestrians to north entry of building)
  • May affect some parking spaces, vehicle circulation in Graf Hall parking lot (lot #3221). 

Wednesday, November 3

  • Deliver and install Electrical vaults. Graf Hall parking lot will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians.

Thursday, November 4 and Friday, November 5

  • Removal of oil tank near north entry to Graf Hall, and backfill of hole. Please note that this work will block the sidewalk and north entry to Graf Hall. 
  • South lane of traffic will be blocked. 
  • Flaggers will direct traffic in street.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager David Amundson at 541-737-2760.

Graf Hall and Parking lot #3221 area map