11/18 – 12/4: Washington Way & 26th St. Flagging & Sidewalk Closure

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, flaggers will be controlling traffic in all directions at the intersection of SW Washington Way and SW 26th St. starting on Monday, Nov. 18th and continuing through Wednesday, Dec. 4th.

In addition, the sidewalks on 26th St. north of Washington Way will be closed as follows:

11/18 – 11/19: a small section of the west sidewalk will be closed just north of the intersection. A detour will be available on the sidewalk bordering Student Legacy Park.

11/20 – 11/21: the east sidewalk will be closed between Dixon Recreation Center and Washington Way. A detour will be available along the walkway bordering the sand volleyball courts.

A map showing the intersection of SW Washington Way and SW 26th St.

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.  

11/18 & 11/20: SW 30th St. Single Lane Closures Near Reser Stadium

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As part of the Collaborative Aerospace Research Center Renovation project, survey work will be conducted along SW 30th St. between Reser Stadium and the Nancy Squires Aerospace Research Center site on Monday, Nov. 18th and Wednesday, Nov. 20th.

The work will require single lane closures on SW 30th St. Flaggers will be present to present to direct traffic through the work zone and allow cars to safely enter and exit the parking lots. Sidewalks will remain open and flaggers will assist pedestrians as needed.

A map showing the location of two work zones on SW 30th St. near Reser Stadium.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Amy Keene at (541) 737-5312.  

UPDATE: Increased Construction Noise Near Huang Complex Site through 11/14

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This is an update to a previous notification.

A vacuum truck will be excavating an area within the Jen-Hsun Huang & Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex construction site, on the east side of SW 26th St. Occupants in the surrounding buildings may notice an increase in construction noise through Thursday, November 14.

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



November 6th, 2024, 1:00 pm – November 8th, 2024, 4:30 pm Emergency Shutdown Domestic Water Shutdown at Research Way Building

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The domestic water will be shut down at Research Way Building November 6th, 2024, at 1:00 pm until November 8th, 2024, at 4:30 pm in order to facilitate emergency sewer line repairs. This will affect all domestic water building wide, including kitchens and restrooms. Portable restrooms and handwashing stations have been placed on site. Restrooms are also available across the street at the Coast Range Building.

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Richard Olsen  at 541-737-7025.

11/7/24-11/15/24: Scheduled Elevator Testing

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Otis will be conducting routine elevator safety testing November 7th, 2024 – November 15th, 2024. Testing will take place in the buildings listed below and be completed between 7 am -5 pm. Each unit will be out of service for approximately 2-3 hours at a time. Signage will be posted on elevator doors and call buttons while testing is being conducted. For buildings with two or more elevators, only one elevator will be out of service at a time.

November 7

  • Memorial Union

November 8

  • Strand Agriculture Hall
  • Cascade Hall

November 13

  • University Plaza
  • Reed Lodge
  • Kidder Hall

November 14

  • Hallie E. Ford Center
  • Dixon Recreation Center
  • Women’s Building                   

November 15

  • Wilkinson Hall
  • OSU Parking Structure

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Brandon Holden  at 541-737-8313.

11/4 – 11/7: SW 26th St. Sidewalk Closed at Washington Way Intersection

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, the east sidewalk on SW 26th St. will be closed between SW Washington Way and Dixon Recreation Center to allow for work at the electrical substation. This closure will be in effect starting Monday, Nov. 4th through Thursday, Nov. 7th.

Pedestrians may detour around the area via the walkway bordering the sand volleyball courts or by using the west sidewalk. Flaggers will be present to assist with pedestrian traffic.

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

A map showing a closure of the east sidewalk on SW 26th St. between SW Washington Way and Dixon Recreation Center.

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

11/5 – 11/8: Construction Noise, SW 26th St. Between Orchard Ave. & Monroe Ave.

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As part of the Jen-Hsun Huang & Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, a vacuum truck will be excavating an area within the construction site on the east side of SW 26th St. between NW Orchard Ave. and NW Monroe Ave.

This work will increase construction noise in the surrounding area starting Tuesday, Nov. 5th through Friday, Nov. 8th.

A map showing a work area on the east side of SW 26th St. between NW Orchard Ave. and NW Monroe Ave.

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

11/4 – 11/12: Campus Way Crane Activity, Road Closure Between ALS Building & Nash Hall

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A crane will be working in the walkway area between the Agricultural and Life Sciences Building and Nash Hall starting Monday, November 4 through Tuesday, November 12. The crane will be lifting equipment onto the roof of the ALS Building. A section of SW Campus Way between Nash Hall and the ALS Building will be closed. The walkway area between the two buildings will be closed.

The south sidewalk in this section of Campus Way will be closed. The north sidewalk will remain open. The loading zone parking spaces outside of Nash Hall will be closed.

Both buildings will remain open during the crane activity. The west and south entrances to Nash Hall will be open. Signage on the east side of the ALS building will direct pedestrians through ALS to the east side entrance of Nash Hall.

Other possible impacts include noise near the work site.

A map showing a crane placement and road closure on SW Campus Way between the Agricultural and Life Sciences Building and Nash Hall.

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