Campus Closures, Shutdowns and Detours Menu

Begin:  Friday, August 22, 2025, at 8:00 am

End:      Friday, August 22, 2025, at 3:30 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Walkway between Straub and Young Hall on the South end of Straub.

Scope:  We will be pulling our boom lift into the egress walkway on the south end of Straub Hall to reach gutter downspouts inside the south courtyard.  We will be working above the S196 stairwell exit on the downspout collection boxes.

Services Impacted:  There will be no egress in or out of the south Straub courtyard on this walkway.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Maintenance Support

Contact:  Gabe Hein, CPFM Maintenance Support Supervisor, 541-346-7563

Work Control Center, Campus Planning and Facilities Management, 541-346-2319

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper to prevent the system from clogging.  The current pumps do not have the ability to break down other materials like wipes or hygiene products.  Notices will be placed in the restrooms tomorrow regarding this issue.  Thank you for your understanding.

 

UPDATE:
The emergency repair has been completed and all services are back to normal.

 

Begin:  Wednesday, July 9, 2025 – effective immediately

End:      Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  1715 Franklin – 1^st floor only on the north end of building

Scope:  All sanitary lines for the 1^st floor north end have been shut down for an emergency repair.  The sanitary sewer pit on the east side of the building will be cleaned out.  An update will be sent when the drain lines have been restored to service.

Services Impacted:

• This affects the drinking fountains, sinks, and restrooms on the north end, 1^st floor only.
• The 2^nd floor north end and the south end of the building are not impacted and drain lines are working in these sections.

Special Instructions:  Please use the drinking fountains, restrooms, and sinks on the 2^nd floor or in the south end of the building.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Crews and Roto Rooter

Contact:  Lydia Fitzpatrick, CPFM Campus Planning, Real Estate and Leasing Coordinator, 541-346-3804

Shaun Frasier, CPFM Plumbing and Mechanical Shop Manager, 541-346-0275

Work Control Center, Campus Planning and Facilities Management, 541-346-2319

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

Begin:  Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 7:00 am

End:      Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 5:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Central Kitchen, Traffic on E. 17th and Columbia St., Neighboring building traffic

Scope:  Public improvement project to install new manholes and extend public storm and sanitary lines to the Next Gen project site. Work will be completed in the south portion of the intersection of E. 17th and Columbia St., in Columbia St. between E. 17th and the north entrance of the Central Kitchen, and the north potion of the Central Kitchens parking/loading area.

Services Impacted:  Local traffic will be able to travel along E. 17th, but traffic will be limited and controlled while work in done in the intersection. During this period there will be a temporary closure to Columbia St. between E. 17th and the Central Kitchen.

Work Performed By:  Fortis Construction

Contact:  Colin Brennan, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8242 or 541-654-2972

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

Begin:  Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 9:00 am

End:      Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Klamath Hall B029 and Price Science Commons Café and upper restroom

Scope:  Roto Rooter will change out of the grease trap in the Klamath Hall basement in Mechanical room # B029 that is connected to Price Science Cafe and upper restroom floor drains.

Services Impacted: 

• The Price Science Commons upper restroom and café will be shut down during this time.
• Odor can be expected from this activity.

Special Instructions:  Please use the restrooms downstairs.

Work Performed By:  Roto Rooter

Contact:  Work Control Center, Campus Planning and Facilities Management, 541-346-2319

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

UPDATE: 
The system has been restored to service.

 

Begin:  Friday, March 15, 2024 – effective immediately

End:      Friday, March 15, 2024 – unknown 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Friendly Hall

Scope:  The drains are offline and Roto Rooter is headed over to unclog the system.  An update will be sent when service has been restored.

Services Impacted:  Restrooms, sinks, and drinking fountains are offline at this time.

Special Instructions:  Please use the facilities in adjacent buildings.

Work Performed By:  Roto Rooter

Contact:  Work Control Center, Campus Planning and Facilities Management, 541-346-2319

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

Begin:  Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 6:00 pm

End:      Friday, February 23, 2024, at 3:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Huestis Hall basement

Scope:  Sanitary discharge in the Huestis Hall basement will be limited to allow work to be completed in the sanitary pit.

Services Impacted:

• Restrooms and handwashing sinks in labs and the break room will not be available during this shutdown.
• Contractor will provide overflow waste bins for lab water discharge at floor sinks and floor drains.

Special Instructions:  Please use restrooms in adjacent buildings.

Work Performed By:  JH Kelly

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

Begin:  Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 6:00 pm

End:      Friday, January 19, 2024, at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Huestis Hall basement

Scope:  Sanitary discharge in the Huestis basement will be limited to allow work to be completed in the sanitary pit.

Services Impacted:

• Restrooms and handwashing sinks in labs and the break room will not be available during this shutdown.
• Contractor will provide overflow waste bins for lab water discharge.

Special Instructions:  Please use restrooms in adjacent buildings.

Work Performed By:  Lease Crutcher Lewis, JH Kelly, EC

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

UPDATE:
While repairs are made to the sewage lift station, seven parking spaces (#8 – #14) will be blocked off for the contractor’s pump truck.  These spots are located directly in front of the east entrance.

 

Begin:  Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 7:00 am

End:      Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 5:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  1715 Franklin Blvd – North Wing

Scope:  Due to sewage lift station repair/upgrade, all drain piping will be out of service on the first and second floor of the north wing until repairs are complete.

Services Impacted:  This will impact usage of domestic hot and cold water in all sinks, toilets, urinals, and drinking fountains.

Special Instructions:  Please use restrooms and sinks in the south wing.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities and Roto Rooter

Contact:  Work Control Center, Campus Planning and Facilities Management, 541-346-2319

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.