As part of the Whyte Track & Softball Scoreboard project, three streetlights on the north side of the Whyte Track and Softball parking lot will be removed to allow for sidewalk construction and site work. New lights will be installed later this spring. Other possible impacts include noise and dust near the construction site.

Map showing the position of three street lights at the north side of the Whyte Track and Softball parking lot.

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

As part of the Community Hall Slope project, the walkway located on the south side of the Pharmacy Building will be closed from 2/8 -2/10/23 for handrail installation. The ADA parking spots in the south Pharmacy/Furman parking lot will also be closed during this time. ADA access to buildings in the area will be maintained. Minor noise impacts are also possible.

A map showing the walkway south of the Pharmacy Building with a highlighted section indicating the work area.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Scott Bond at (541) 974-2520.  

As part of the Pride Center Renovation project, SW May Ave. between the Pride Center and Adams Hall will be closed from 8:00AM – 2:00PM on Tuesday, February 7th. Access to the parking lots on the corners of SW A Ave./SW 17th St. and SW May Ave. /SW A Ave. will be maintained. Please refer to the map below for alternate routes.

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

As part of the Pride Center Renovation project, the SW May Ave. and SW 16th St. entrances to the parking lot located at SW 17th and SW A Ave will be closed on Monday, Feb. 6th from 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM. The parking lot will remain open with access maintained at several other entrances. See map for alternate routes.

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

Date: Wednesday, February 1st, 2023: 12:00AM – 3:00AM

As part of the Withycombe Hall Renovation project, a planned power outage will impact multiple buildings in the area. The outage is scheduled for Wednesday, February 1st, from 12:00AM – 3:00AM.

The following buildings will be without power from 12:00 AM – 3:00AM on Wednesday, February 1st:

  • Withycombe Hall
  • Nash Hall
  • Gilmore Hall
  • Ballard Extension
  • Women’s Building

What do you need to do to prepare for this outage? Please make sure that all computers, printers, copiers and other electronic devices are turned off prior to February 1st, 2023. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, please be sure to turn it off as well.

For questions or comments on this work, contact Construction Manager Rick Freeman at (541) 231-5368.


As part of the Pride Center Renovation project, SW May Avenue between Adams Hall and the Pride Center will be closed on Monday, January 30th from 8:00AM – 1:00PM for tree removal. This closure will impact the 15th St. entrance to the parking lot located on the corner of SW 17th St. and SW A Ave. However, all other entrances to the parking lot will remain open. Please see map for alternate routes.

Other possible impacts include disruptive noise near the worksite. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Scylise Little.


As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 17th & 26th streets will be closed to vehicle traffic to allow for storm drain installation. Pedestrian access will be maintained along the walkway on the south side of Washington Way.

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

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