We are excited to announce the dedication event for the new Shiley-Marcos Center for Design and Innovation. As we prepare for this special occasion, we would like to inform you of a temporary road closure on campus. The road leading to the Shiley Marcos Center for Design and Innovation will be closed starting at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, and will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024. This closure is necessary to accommodate the setup and execution of the dedication event. (Read More).
Facilities & Planning
N. Willamette Blvd April-May Campus Impact: Update
PBOT started work on the first phase of Willamette upgrades with ADA ramp work at the intersections to the northwest of Portsmouth. Three intersections are impactful to campus. Of those, one is complete, one is in process, and the last is set to be completed prior to commencement weekend. (Read More.)
Campus Paving Projects: Commons, Physical Plant Lots
The parking lots for the Bauccio Commons and physical plant will be closed for repaving during the week of July 11-15, according to Paul Luty, facilities planning and construction. Employees and visitors will need to use the University’s main lot for parking during that week. For more information contact Luty at 8874 or luty@up.edu.
Main Entry Updates
Just in time for the start of school, the upgrade to the main campus entrance is now open in both directions and the paving and concrete work is complete, according to Jim Ravelli, university operations. While the major work has been finished, there are still about three weeks remaining to complete all project elements. The […]
Main Entrance Updates
Work is progressing on the University’s main Willamette Boulevard entrance and exit. Over the past weeks much of the new drainage system has gone into the ground on the Shipstad side of the drive. In addition, a bioswale has been excavated and its connections to the main drive have been completed. Over the next three […]
Main Entry Construction Updates
During the week of June 30, the rebuilding of the University’s main entry and exit will continue, with storm water system installation on the Shipstad side of the drive, according to Jim Ravelli, university operations. Workers will bore for all electrical conduit runs for the lighting installations and irrigation as well. During the week of […]
Campus Main Entry Update
The main Willamette Boulevard entry will be open to incoming traffic at all times during this summer’s repaving project. The entrance drive is currently a one-way gravel road on the left side of the drive. At the end of the entrance, drivers may turn into the main parking lot or go left to access other […]
Summer Construction Projects, Detours
Construction on both the main Willamette Blvd. entrance and the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center will be causing traffic detours and pedestrian access route changes this summer. The recreation center fencing is up and delineates accessible sidewalks skirting the construction site. Access to and from University Village will be on the SW side of Strong […]
Master Plan Final Approval
The City of Portland’s senior planner, Douglas Hardy, has sent the University the following message regarding its request for a new Master Plan, according to Jim Kuffner, community relations/special projects: “No appeal was filed on the UP Master Plan, so you can now record the final decision with the Multnomah County Recorder. The only other […]