Category Archives: Washington Way

6/21: Revised Pedestrian Detour at Washington Way & 26th St.

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Effective Date(s): Wednesday, June 21 – Monday, July 3

This is an update to a previous notification for a closure on SW 26th Street near Dixon Recreation Center. The road and west sidewalk closure will remain in place. The new pedestrian detour will be along the sidewalk that runs between the Coliseum Substation and the sand volleyball courts, just south of Dixon Recreation Center. Signs will be placed at the sidewalk endpoints on 26th Street and Washington Way to direct pedestrian traffic. The closures and pedestrian detour will remain in effect through July 3.

The map shows a pedestrian detour along a sidewalk between the Colesium Substation and the sand volleyball courts at the corner of SW 26th Street and SW Washington Way, just south of Dixon Recreation Center.

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

6/19-9/25: Extended Summer Closures on Washington Way & 26th St.

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Two major projects related to the Washington Way Improvement Project will impact campus starting Monday, June 19 and continuing throughout the summer.

Washington Way will be fully closed between 17th and 26th Streets from June 20 through September 25 for road reconstruction work. The sidewalks on both sides of Washington Way will remain open.

The map shows a road closure on SW Washington Way between SW 17th and SW 26th Streets.

A second closure will impact 26th Street starting at the Washington Way intersection and extending 200 ft. to the north. This closure will be in effect from June 19 through July 3. The closure includes the entire roadway and the west sidewalk on 26th St. Parking spaces on the east side of 26th St. will remain open during construction.

The map shows a road closure on SW 26th Street between SW Washington Way and SW Intramural Lane. The sidewalk on the west side of SW 26th Street is also shown as closed.

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

6/14: Lane Closure on SW 26th Street North of Washington Way

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, one lane on the north side of the intersection of SW 26th St. and SW Washington Way will be closed to vehicle traffic on Wednesday, June 14 from 7 A.M. to 9 A.M. The other two lanes will remain open at all times. Sidewalks and crosswalks will not be impacted. Other impacts include noise, dust and mud near the construction site.

The map shows a lane closure on the north side of the intersection of SW 26th St. and SW Washington Way.

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

4/7: Washington Way CLOSED Between 30th-35th St.

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 30th – 35th St. will be closed for paving on April 7, from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. The intersection at 35th St. will be open all day for north-south traffic. Expect to see flaggers in the intersection from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Other possible impacts include noise, dust and mud near the construction site.

The map shows a road closure on Washington Way between 30th and 35th St.

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

3/21 & 3/22: Washington Way Between 30th & 35th St. CLOSED

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 30th and 35th St. will be closed on Tuesday, March 21 and Wednesday, March 22. Flaggers will be present at the 35th St. intersection to direct traffic. Other possible impacts include dust, mud and noise near the construction site.

The map shows Washington Way with a road closure highlighted between 30th and 35th Streets.

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

Extended through Wednesday, 3/8: Washington Way Between 17th – 26th St. CLOSED

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 17th & 26th Streets will be closed to vehicle traffic on Wednesday, March 8 from 12 – 4 p.m. The intersection at 26th St. will remain open with flaggers present to direct north, south and westbound traffic. Pedestrian crosswalks will also remain open. Other possible impacts include noise, mud and dust near the construction site.

The map shows a road closure on SW Washington Way between 17th and 26th Streets.

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