Category Archives: Washington Way

6/30 – 7/1: SW Washington Way Closed from 15th – 26th St.

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, a section of SW Washington Way will be closed between SW 15th and SW 26th St. starting Monday, June 30 – Tuesday, July 1. The intersections at SW 17th St. and SW Benton Place will be closed. The closure is necessary to complete pavement striping work in the area.

The crosswalks at Benton Place and SW 17th St. will be closed. The crosswalk at SW 15th St. and the mid-block crossing between Goss Stadium and Dixon Recreation Center will be available. The sidewalks on the north and south sides of Washington Way will remain open.

A map showing a road closure on SW Washington Way between SW 15th and SW 26th St.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Eric Smith at (541) 409-5037.  

5/21 – 5/23: Washington Way Sidewalk & Cycle Track Closure

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, the Washington Way north sidewalk and cycle track will be closed between SW 30th and SW 35th St. starting Wednesday, May 21 through Friday, May 23.

Pedestrians and cyclists may use the multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way as a detour through this section.

There will also be intermittent traffic pattern changes in this section of Washington Way. Vehicle traffic will be controlled by flaggers as needed.

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

A map showing a sidewalk and cycle track closure on Washington Way.

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

5/20 – 6/6: Washington Way Road Closure & Sidewalk Impacts

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Please note: this closure will occur in two phases.

Tuesday, 5/20: a section of the north sidewalk and cycle track on Washington Way will be fully closed at the SE corner of Goss Stadium. The multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way will also be unavailable due to a separate closure. For this one-day sidewalk closure, pedestrians will detour around the work zone via the closed roadway. Signs will be in place to direct pedestrians.

A map showing a sidewalk closure on Washington Way.

Wednesday, 5/21 – Friday, June 6: the work zone will shift to the roadway. Washington Way will be fully closed in both directions between the Goss/Dixon driveway and SW Benton Place (SE corner of Goss Stadium). The intersection at 17th St. and Washington Way will be closed. Pedestrians should plan to use the north sidewalk, due to the closure of the south multi-use path.

A map showing a road closure on Washington Way.

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

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

5/8 – 5/9: Washington Way Flagging & Closure, SW 30-35th St.

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, flaggers will be directing traffic on SW Washington Way between SW 30th and SW 35th St. on Thursday, May 8. Drivers should expect minor delays.

The SW 30th – 35th section of Washington Way will be fully closed to vehicles on Friday, May 9, to allow for final paving.

A map showing a road closure on Washington Way.

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

5/7 – 5/23: Washington Way & 17th St. Intersection Closed

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, the intersection at SW 17th St. and SW Washington Way will be closed starting on Wednesday, May 7 through Friday, May 23.

The driveway to Cascade Hall from 17th St. will be closed along with the intersection with May Ave. on the west side of 17th St.

The north-south crosswalk at Washington Way and 17th St. will be closed. Detours are available at SW 15th St. or the mid-block crossing at the Dixon Rec Center/Goss Stadium driveway.

A map showing a road closure on SW 17th St.

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

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

4/7 – 4/28: Full Closure at 26th St./Washington Way Intersection

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SAFETY UPDATE: there have been escalating safety concerns at the intersection of Washington Way and SW 26th St. due to drivers ignoring posted signage, driving around barriers and attempting to enter active construction zones. Please read signs and follow detours carefully. Your help and support in maintaining a safe environment is greatly appreciated.

The intersection at SW 26th St. and SW Washington Way will be closed in all directions starting on Monday, April 7 through Monday, April 28.

East and west sidewalks on SW 26th St. will be closed between Washington Way and Dixon Recreation Center. Pedestrians and bicyclists may detour around the area using the walkway south of Dixon, bordering the sand volleyball courts. The multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way will remain open.

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

A map showing a road and sidewalk closure at the intersection of SW 26th St. and SW Washington Way.

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

3/19 – 4/9: Washington Way Closed Between 26th-30th St. & 26th St. Southbound Lane Closed

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This notification involves a road closure and a detour for vehicles. Please read carefully.

As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, SW Washington Way will be closed between SW 26th and SW 30th St. starting on Wednesday, March 19 through Wednesday, April 9. 

The southbound lane of SW 26th St. will also be closed between SW Jefferson Way and SW Washington Way. No southbound traffic will be permitted through the area. The northbound lane will remain open. Southbound vehicles will detour down Jefferson Way. Signs will be in place to direct traffic.  

The west sidewalk on SW 26th St. will be closed between SW Jefferson Way and SW Washington Way. The east sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians.

A map showing a road closure on SW Washington Way between SW 26th and SW 30th St. The southbound lane on SW 26th St. and the west sidewalk are also marked as closed.

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

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

UPDATE: Washington Way Multi-Use Path Closed between SW 30th – 35th St., 2/12 – 2/28

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This is an update to previous notification.

The Washington Way multi-use path will be closed between SW 30th and SW 35th St. starting Wednesday, February 12 through Friday, February 28. The north sidewalk and cycle track will remain open

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

2/12 – 2/28: Intermittent Delays on Washington Way between SW 30th – SW 35th St.

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, there will be intermittent, short-term delays on SW Washington Way between SW 30th – SW 35th St. starting on Wednesday, February 12 through Friday, February 28.

Flaggers will be present to direct traffic as needed. Any traffic delays should be of short duration.

A map showing Washington Way between SW 30th and SW 35th St.

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