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.  

10/3 – Emergency Shutdown for North District Utility Plant

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Due to a chilled water line failure on the east side of Cordley Hall, the North District Utility Plant will be shut down until the failed line can be located and repairs are complete. This shutdown will affect cooling systems in all impacted areas, including all floors of Cordley West, ALS , Nash, Burt and Wilkinson Halls.

Updates will be provided as soon as possible.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at (541) 270-0193.  

10/3 – Northbound Lane & Sidewalk Closure on 26th St. Near The LaSells Stewart Center

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As part of the LaSells Stewart Center Mechanical and Roof Renewal project, a section of the northbound lane on SW 26th St., between SW Western Blvd. and The LaSells Stewart Center, will be closed to allow for crane activity on Tuesday, October 3 from 7 A.M. to 2 P.M. Flaggers will be present in the area to direct traffic.

In addition, a section of the sidewalk on the east side of 26th St. will be closed along with the crosswalk near the front entrance and the walkway on the north side of The LaSells Stewart Center. The west sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians.

The map shows a closure in the northbound lane on SW 26th Street, in front of The LaSells Stewart Center. A section of the east sidewalk, between SW Western Blvd. and the CH2M HILL Alumni Center, is marked as closed. The crosswalk near the front entrance of The LaSells Stewart Center is marked as closed.

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

9/28 – Washington Way Between 17th-26th St. Will Remain Closed Through October

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This is an update to a previous Campus Notification.  


As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, SW Washington Way between SW 17th & SW 26th Streets will remain closed through Tuesday, October 31.

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) 737-5064.