When can I walk down this sidewalk? When will that fence be taken down? When will the new green space open where Hamilton Hall once stood? Find answers to these questions and more so you more easily navigate the University of Oregon sidewalks.
Hamilton and Walton Transformation Project
The new green space just north of Unthank Hall will open to the campus community in mid-September. It may look complete, but the grass needs time to establish before it can withstand any foot traffic. The Great Lawn is ringed by a paved walking path with benches, log seating and bicycle parking. A black oak tree planting ceremony took place in advance of the installation of the plank house sculpture in early fall.
The Oregon beach volleyball courts will be completed in September. Some of the sand came from the dunes in Florence.
Friendly Hall Deferred Maintenance and Renovation Project
Friendly Hall, the third oldest structure on the Eugene campus, is undergoing a full renovation. The area is surrounded by a fence and the sidewalk in front on East 13th Avenue will be closed through fall term 2027. The building will house the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages programs.
Earl Hall Window Replacement Project
Pedestrian access between Earl Hall and Living Learning Center South will be blocked as the windows and cladding on Sheldon, Young and Stafford halls are replaced, and Young and Stafford halls are reroofed. The area will be accessible again Sept. 11.
Willamette Hall Roof Replacement
The East 13th Avenue sidewalk is closed in front of Willamette Hall during the replacement of a portion of the roof as well as repair of downspouts. The ramp between Willamette Hall and Volcanology will close to motorized vehicles Aug. 31 to Sept. 30 for storm drain repair. The fence will come down by Sept. 25.
Knight Library Plaza Restoration
The historic fountain in the Knight Library north plaza will be restored along with replacement of concrete, sidewalks and stairs, as well as brick cleaning and restoration and landscape improvements. A detour is in place to access the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. The project is expected to be completed by Oct. 30.
Hatfield-Dowlin Complex Practice Field Expansion
Visitors are asked to be aware of large trucks, construction equipment and personnel on Leo Harris Parkway. One lane of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard may close at times. The project continues into spring 2027.
Next Generation Housing Phase 1 Residence Hall
The newest student residence on East 17th Avenue, to be named Maple Hall, will be open in time for fall term 2027. The streets and sidewalks around the construction zone may temporarily close.
UO Portland Child Behavioral Health Building
Demolition of the buildings on the site of the new Child Behavioral Health Building is complete. The Garden Quad between Campus Center and Innovation will be completed this fall opening pedestrian access along Northeast 29th Ave. NE 29th will continue to be closed to vehicular access throughout construction. Rerouting of the sewer line will also be completed this fall. Building construction is expected to be finished in the winter of 2028-29.
UO Portland Gymnasium Brand Enhancement Project
The gym remains open for use as the Concordia branding is replaced by Oregon colors and logos. People are asked to avoid all cordoned-off areas for the duration of construction activities, ending Sept. 25.
To see the status of any project at the university, please view the construction impacts map.
—Jennifer Archer, University Communications