Category Archives: Street/Roadway Closures

12/18 – Upcoming Washington Way Changes & Closures

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This is an update on the Washington Way Improvement Project.  

Please note that multiple projects will be starting and ending in the area over the next few weeks and months. See below for details.

Washington Way Closed Between 26th – 30th St. Starting Dec. 18

Washington Way between 26th and 30th St. will be closed for construction starting on Monday, December 18 and continuing through the winter and spring 2024 terms.

The map shows a road and sidewalk closure on SW Washington Way between SW 26th and SW 30th St.

Washington Way 17th – 26th St. Reopening Jan. 5

Construction activity between 17th and 26th St. will be finishing up over the next few weeks, depending on the weather. This section of Washington Way is expected to reopen by Friday, January 5. The two-way cycle track will also be opening and a separate Campus Notification will follow regarding the traffic pattern change in the area.

Washington Way & 26th Street Construction During Winter Break

During the period between December 18 and January 5, Washington Way will be closed all the way from 17th to 30th St. The north sidewalk will be closed. The multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way will be open for pedestrians.

In addition, the intersection at 26th St. and Washington Way will be closed from December 18 through December 29. The intersection will be closed in ALL DIRECTIONS. This is a significant change to the notification sent on 12/14 regarding this closure. The sidewalks will be closed on both sides of 26th Street from Washington Way to Dixon Recreation Center.

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

12/18-12/22: SW Jefferson Way street and sidewalk closure between SW 26th Street and SW Benton Place

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As part of work for the Memorial Union Roof and Gutter Renewal project, SW Jefferson Way between SW 26th Street and SW Benton Place will be closed to vehicle traffic starting Monday, December 18 through Friday, December 22 daily from 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM. In addition, the sidewalk on the north side of SW Jefferson Way, directly south of the Memorial Union will be closed. Pedestrians will be diverted to the sidewalk on the south side of SW Jefferson Way.

Map to learn how to navigate Jefferson Way closure

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Trevor Richie.

12/18 – 12/29: Intersection Closed at 26th St. & Washington Way

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, the north side of the intersection at SW Washington Way and SW 26th Street will be closed from Monday, December 18 – Friday, December 29. A section of 26th St. will be closed between Washington Way and Dixon Recreation Center.

The east side of this intersection is closed under a previous notification.

Pedestrians may use the multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way as a detour around the area.

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

The map shows a street and intersection closure on SW 26th Street. The north side of the intersection at SW 26th St. and SW Washington Way is marked as closed. The closure extends north on 26th St. to Dixon Recreation Center. The east side of the intersection is also marked as closed.

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

12/15 – Washington Way Closed Between 15th & 17th Streets

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, SW Washington Way will be closed between SW 15th and SW 17th Streets on Friday, December 15 to allow for pavement striping. The intersections at SW 17th and SW Benton Place will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

The north sidewalk on Washington Way will be closed. The multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way will remain open for pedestrians.

Washington Way remains closed between 17th and 26th Streets under a previous notification.

The map shows a road closure on SW Washington Way between SW 15th and SW 17th Streets.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Aaron Amoth at (541) 207-5084.

Washington Way Closure Between 17th & 26th Streets Extended Through 1/5/24

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This is an update to a previous notification.


As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, SW Washington Way between SW 17th & SW 26th Streets will remain closed through Friday, January 5.

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) 207-5084.

12/13 – 12/14: Closure on SW May Ave Near the Pride Center

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As part of the Pride Center Renovation project, a section of SW May Ave. will be closed on Wednesday, December 13 and Thursday, December 14 from 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. on both days. The closed section will be located directly behind the Pride Center. In addition, several parking spaces bordering SW May Ave. will also be closed.

Other possible impacts include mud near the work site.   

The map shows a road closure on SW May Avenue. The closed section is located directly behind the Pride Center. Several parking spaces bordering May Avenue are also marked as closed.

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

12/11 – 1/6: Campus Way Closure Between 30th St. & ALS Building

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As part of the Withycombe Hall Renovation project, SW Campus Way will be closed between SW 30th St. and the Agricultural & Life Sciences Building from Monday, December 11 through Saturday, January 6. Emergency access and pre-arranged access to the East Greenhouses will be maintained during this closure.

The north sidewalk in this section of Campus Way will be closed. The south sidewalk and the south side of the brick walkway near ALS will remain open for pedestrians.

The map shows a street and sidewalk closure on SW Campus Way between SW 30th St. and the Agriculture and Life Sciences Building. The north sidewalk in the construction zone is marked as closed. A pedestrian detour is marked along the south sidewalk and the south side of the brick walkway near the Agriculture and Life Sciences Building.

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

12/6 – 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 Wednesday, December 6 from 8 A.M. to 4:30 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. 

Please note: Stadium Ave. north of this area is closed under a separate notification for construction activity related to the Bloss Hall Renovation project.

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.  

11/29 – 1/5: Stadium Ave. Closed Between CH2M Hill Alumni Center & Bloss Hall

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As part of the Bloss Hall Renovation project, a section SW Stadium Ave., located between CH2M Hill Alumni Center and Bloss Hall, will be closed from Wednesday, November 29 through Friday, January 5. Multiple parking spaces in the Bloss Hall West parking lot (bordering Stadium Ave.) will also be closed.

In addition, the sidewalk on the west side of Bloss Hall will be closed. Other possible impacts include noise, dust and mud near the work site.

The map shows a road closure on SW Stadium Ave. between CH2M Hill Alumni Center and Bloss Hall. The sidewalk on the west side of Bloss Hall is marked as closed. Multiple parking spaces in the Bloss Hall West parking lot are marked as closed.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Patrick Robinson at (541) 737-2428.

UPDATED: SW Jefferson Way Closure Between SW Benton Place & SW Waldo Place – Extended Through 11/29

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This is an update to a previous notification.

Please note: this closure has been extended. As part of the telecommunications project at Valley Library, SW Jefferson Way will be closed between SW Benton Place and SW Waldo Place through Wednesday, November 29 at 12 P.M. Traffic on SW Jefferson Way will be rerouted via SW Benton Place to SW Langton Place.

The north sidewalk on Jefferson Way will be closed between Benton Place and Langton Place. Pedestrians may detour around the area using the south sidewalk. Other possible impacts include noise near the worksite.