Category Archives: Washington Way

UPDATE: Flagging Operations & Sidewalk Closure at 35th St. & Washington Way Extended through 5/31

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This is an update to a previous notification.

As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, flaggers will be present to direct traffic at the intersection of SW 35th St. and SW Washington Way through Friday, May 31.

The east sidewalk on 35th St., on both the north and south sides of the intersection, will be closed. The east crosswalk at 35th St. and Washington Way will also be closed. Pedestrians may use the west sidewalk and north crosswalk on 35th St. as a detour. The multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way will remain open.

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

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

5/28 – 30th St. Closed from Washington Way to Campus Way

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SW 30th St. will be closed in both directions between SW Washington Way and SW Campus Way on Tuesday, May 28 for pothole repairs. The east-west intersection at SW Jefferson Way will remain open during this closure.

Sidewalks on 30th St. will remain open.

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

A map showing a road closure on SW 30th St. between SW Washington Way and SW Campus Way.

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

5/24: Flagging Operations & Sidewalk Closure at 35th St. & Washington Way

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, flaggers will be present to direct traffic at the intersection of SW 35th St. and SW Washington Way on Friday, May 24.  

The east sidewalk on 35th St., on both the north and south sides of the intersection, will be closed. The east crosswalk at 35th St. and Washington Way will also be closed. Pedestrians may use the west sidewalk and north crosswalk on 35th St. as a detour. The multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way will remain open.

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

A map showing the intersection of SW 35th St. and SW Washington Way. A sidewalk and crosswalk closure is marked on the east side of the intersection. A pedestrian detour is marked on the west sidewalk and north crosswalk on 35th St. The multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way is marked as open.

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

Rescheduled 4/26: NW Natural Work on Washington Way

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This is an update to a previous notification.

The NW Natural Gas service switchover originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 24 has been rescheduled for Friday, April 26.

NW Natural Gas will be performing a natural gas service switchover in areas along Washington Way between SW 35th St and SW 30th St. The A.A Red Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Laboratory will be without natural gas service for the entire day. The switch over requires draining the line, which creates a very loud noise (similar to a jet engine) as pressure is released. There will also be a natural gas odor at this time which will naturally dissipate into the atmosphere. This is standard operating procedure for a natural gas switch over.

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

4/24: SW 30th St & SW Washington Way natural gas service switch over

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NW Natural Gas will be performing a natural gas service switchover on Wednesday, April 24 in the late morning in areas along Washington Way between SW 35th St and SW 30th St. The A.A Red Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Laboratory will be without natural gas service for the entire day. The switch over requires draining the line, which creates a very loud noise (similar to a jet engine) as pressure is released. There will also be a natural gas odor at this time which will naturally dissipate into the atmosphere. This is standard operating procedure for a natural gas switch over.

The image shows the area of work on Washington Way and the areas of noise impact along the street between SW 35th Street and SW 30th St.

For questions or comments on this closure, please contact construction manager Derek Bennet at (541) 609-6111.

4/13 – 5/6: SW 30th St. West Sidewalk Closure

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, the west sidewalk on SW 30th St. will be closed between SW Washington Way and SW Jefferson Way starting Saturday, April 13 through Monday, May 6.

Pedestrians may use the east sidewalk as a detour.

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

The map shows a closure of the west sidewalk on SW 30th St. The closure extends from SW Washington Way north to SW Jefferson Way.

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

4/13: Washington Way/30th St. North-South Intersection Reopening

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This is an update to a previous notification.

As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, the intersection at SW Washington Way and SW 30th Street will be reopening for north-south traffic only on Saturday, April 13.

Washington Way between 26th and 30th St. and between 30th and 35th St. will remain closed as construction work continues in the area.

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

3/6 – 3/7: 26th St. Lane & Sidewalk Closure Near Dixon Rec Center

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, a section of the southbound lane on 26th St. will be closed just north of Washington Way. The west sidewalk will be closed between the crosswalk at Dixon Recreation Center and Washington Way. This closure will take place on Wednesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 7.

Flaggers will be present to direct traffic in both directions around the closure. Drivers should expect delays.

Pedestrians traveling southbound should cross 26th St. at Dixon Recreation Center and use the east sidewalk to continue south. Pedestrians traveling northbound should cross 26th St. at Washington Way and use the east sidewalk to continue north.

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

The map shows a closure in the southbound lane of 26th St., just north of Washington Way. A section of the west sidewalk, between the crosswalk at Dixon Rec Center and Washington Way, is also marked as closed. A pedestrian detour is marked along the east sidewalk.

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

3/4 – 4/15: Washington Way & 30th St. Intersection Closure

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, there will be a long-term closure of the intersection at Washington Way and 30th St. starting Monday, March 4 through Monday, April 15. The intersection will be closed in all directions during this time frame.

Detour information

Please note: Washington Way between 26th and 30th St. is currently closed under a previous notification.

Vehicles traveling northbound: take 30th St. north, turn right onto Ralph Miller Lane and then proceed north on 26th St.

Vehicles traveling southbound: take 35th St. south to Western Blvd.

Pedestrians: access will be maintained through the intersection in all directions. Pedestrians should plan to use the sidewalk on the west side 30th St. This detour may be updated as the project progresses.

The map shows a closure at the intersection of Washington Way and 30th St. A pedestrian detour is marked on the west side of 30th St., through the intersection. Vehicle detours are marked southbound on 35th St. and northbound from 30th St. to Ralph Miller Lane to 26th St.

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

2/12: Washington Way Multi-Use Path Closure 30th – 35th St.

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, the multi-use path on the south side of SW Washington Way will be closed between SW 30th and SW 35th St. on Monday, February 12 to allow for construction work near the 30th St intersection.

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

The map shows a closure of the SW Washington Way multi-use path between SW 30th and SW 35th St. A work zone is marked at the intersection of SW 30th St.

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