10/20 – Planned Power Outage at Whyte Track and Field and Sports Complex

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As part of the Whyte Track and Field Center Grandstands project, there will be a planned power outage impacting the Whyte Track and Field Center, Lorenz Soccer Field and the OSU Softball Complex facilities on Friday, October 20 from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M. This outage will impact all power, including lights and scoreboards.

The image shows an aerial view of Whyte Track and Field Center, Lorenz Soccer Field and the OSU Softball Complex.

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

Schedule Change For Sidewalk Closures On Campus Way

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New Date(s): Thursday, October 19 – Friday, October 20

This is an update to a previous notification.


The schedule for this project has changed. As part of the West Greenhouse Improvement project, sections of the north sidewalk along SW Campus Way will be closed on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20.

Phase 1 will impact the area between the Seed Laboratory and the West Greenhouses. Phase 2 will impact the area just west of the Seed Laboratory.

Pedestrians approaching the area from the east or west may use the crosswalk located at the Seed Laboratory and the south sidewalk to detour around the work area.

The Phase 1 map shows a pedestrian detour starting at SW 30th Street, running along the south sidewalk on Campus Way, crossing at the Seed Laboratory and proceeding west to SW 35th Street. The Phase 2 map shows a pedestrian detour starting at SW 35th St., running along the south sidewalk on Campus Way, crossing at the Seed Laboratory and then proceeding east to SW 30th St.

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

10/17 – 10/19: Sidewalk Closures on Campus Way Near West Greenhouses

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As part of the West Greenhouse Improvement project, sections of the north sidewalk along SW Campus Way will be closed starting Tuesday, October 17 through Thursday, October 19.

Phase 1 will impact the area between the Seed Laboratory and the West Greenhouses. Phase 2 will impact the area just west of the Seed Laboratory.

Pedestrians approaching the area from the east or west may use the crosswalk located at the Seed Laboratory and the south sidewalk to detour around the work area.

The Phase 1 map shows a pedestrian detour starting at SW 30th Street, running along the south sidewalk on Campus Way, crossing at the Seed Laboratory and proceeding west to SW 35th Street. The Phase 2 map shows a pedestrian detour starting at SW 35th St., running along the south sidewalk on Campus Way, crossing at the Seed Laboratory and then proceeding east to SW 30th St.

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

10/17 & 10/23: Partial Closure of Sackett Hall North Parking Lot

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As part of the Nash Hall Cooling Tower Replacement project, the Sacket Hall North parking lot (#3303) will be partially closed on Tuesday, October 17 and Monday, October 23 to allow for crane activity. The closure will impact parking spaces on the east side of the lot, closest to Nash Hall. The south-west basement and south first floor entrances to Nash Hall will also be closed. The north-east entrance and the loading dock will remain open.

In addition, the walkway that runs along the west side of Nash Hall will also be closed. Pedestrians may detour around the area via walkways on the south, east and north sides of the building.

The map shows an aerial view of the Sackett Hall North parking lot. A section of parking spaces on the east side of the parking lot, closest to Nash Hall, are marked as closed. The walkway on the west side of Nash Hall is also marked as closed. A pedestrian detour is marked along the south, east and north sides of Nash Hall. Two entrances to the building on the south and south west sides are marked as closed. Access to the parking lot is shown from SW 30th St.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Ryan Wilson at (503) 779-3488.

10/16 – 10/20: Closures & Flagging on Washington Way at 17th, 26th & 30th Streets

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, intersection work will occur along SW Washington Way at SW 17th, SW 26th and SW 30th Streets starting Monday, October 16 through Friday, October 20th. Please see the schedule below for details.

10/16 – 10/17: The intersection at 17th St. will be closed to vehicle traffic. Crosswalks and sidewalks will remain open for pedestrians.

10/17 & 10/19: Work will occur at the 26th St. intersection, but the intersection will remain open for vehicles and pedestrians. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic.

10/19 – 10/20: Work will occur at the 30th St. intersection, but the intersection will remain open for vehicles and pedestrians. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic.

The map shows the intersection at SW 17th St. and SW Washington Way. The intersection is marked as closed to vehicle traffic, but open for pedestrians.
The top map shows the intersection at SW Washington Way and SW 26th St. The bottom map shows the intersection at SW Washington Way and SW 30th St. Both intersections are marked as flagged areas, open to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

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

10/11 – Intermittent Delays on 26th Street Near LaSells

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As part of the LaSells Stewart Center Mechanical & Roof Renewal project, there will be short, intermittent delays for vehicles traveling on SW 26th St. near The LaSells Stewart Center on Wednesday, October 11 from 7 A.M. to 12 P.M. A forklift will be unloading materials and crossing the path of travel for brief intervals. Both lanes of 26th Street will remain open during this activity. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic around the area. Drivers may be signaled to stop while the forklift is crossing 26th St., but the activity is not expected to create major delays.

In addition, the east sidewalk on 26th St. will be closed from Western Blvd. to The LaSells Stewart Center. The crosswalk at the entrance to The LaSells Stewart Center will also be closed during this activity. The west sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians.

The map shows a section of SW 26th St. between SW Western Blvd. and The LaSells Stewart Center. The east sidewalk is marked as closed between Western Blvd. and The LaSells Stewart Center. The location of a truck and a forklift is also noted as well as locations for flaggers.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Justin Fuszek at (541) 740-5260.

10/11 – Kelley Engineering Center Steam Shutdown

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As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, the steam system will be shut down in Kelley Engineering Center on Wednesday, October 11 from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. to allow for repairs and necessary modifications. The building will be without hot water during the shutdown and may experience temperature fluctuations. The 4th floor women’s restroom will also be closed during the shutdown.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Justin Fuszek at (541) 740-5260.  

UPDATE: Parking Areas, Sidewalk and Basketball Courts at Student Legacy Park Closed Through October 12.

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This is an update to a previous notification.

The Student Legacy Park fields and tennis courts have reopened, but other areas within the park will remain closed through October 12.

The parking areas and sidewalk on SW Washington Way will remain closed through October 12 along with the basketball courts.

While the entry points to the park along Washington Way will remain closed, access to the park will be available from SW 26th St., SW Intramural Lane and SW 30th St. ADA parking spaces will be available on 30th St., on 26th St. in front of Dixon Recreation Center and on Intramural Lane.

The image shoes an aerial view of Student Legacy Park. The center section between the two fields is marked as closed, with a pathway marked for access to the restrooms. The parking lots and sidewalk bordering SW Washington Way are marked as closed. Available entrances are marked along SW 26th St., SW Intramural Lane and SW 30th St. ADA parking is noted on 26th St., 30th St. and Intramural Lane.

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

10/9 – 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 Monday, October 9 from 7 A.M. to 12 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. 

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.