3/23/2026 - 3/27/2026: EB - West Sidewalk Closure

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Mar 20, 2026, 4:52:22 PM (13 days ago) Mar 20

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UPCOMING IMPACT NOTICE

FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION
* * Deans, Directors & Department Chairs: Please distribute to your department personnel * *

LOCATION: Engineering Building (EB)

DURATION: 3/23/2026 to 3/27/2026

PROJECT INFORMATION: An excavation crew will be on-site to excavate and replace a damaged fire water line serving the Engineering building. This work is necessary to ensure the building's fire suppression systems remain fully operational and compliant with safety regulations.

PROJECT BENEFITS: This work will replace a damaged fire water line that is currently leaking. Replacing the pipe will stop the leak and ensure the continued reliability of the building's fire protection system.

IMPACT: Noise/Vibration: Occupants should expect noise and vibrations from excavation equipment and jack hammering during work hours.

Area Closure: The sidewalk immediately adjacent to the work zone will be closed to pedestrian traffic. A map is attached showing the area affected and the route around the sidewalk closure.

Entrance Closure: The west entrance to Hawaiian Express will be closed for the duration of the project. The North entrance of Hawaiian Express will remain open and accessible.

ACCESSIBILITY IMPACTS: The sidewalk will be closed for the duration of the project. Attached is a map showing the detour around the work site. In addition, there will be signage redirecting foot traffic around the work side.

PROJECT COORDINATORS:

NAME	PHONE	EMAIL
Dirk Theisen	503 725 3097	dthe...@pdx.edu
Work Control Center	503-725-2349	2f...@pdx.edu

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If the above coordinator(s) are unavailable, please contact: 503-725-3738
Emergencies call Campus Public Safety: 503-725-4407