BEND, Ore. — Construction is under way to build an Oregon State University campus in Bend that was delayed for a year by legal challenges.
The Bend Bulletin reports residents concerned about the impact the campus would have on community traffic have seen their legal challenges denied by city and state officials as well as an independent hearings officer.
The group has filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court and the university began construction at the site this week.
OSU-Cascades vice president Becky Johnson has said further court challenges would only mean small changes to the university’s plans.
Campus capacity will be less than 2,000 students. The purchase of nearby land would allow an expansion and add capacity for 5,000 more to enroll.
