EUGENE, Ore. – Demolition at the former PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene’s University District is underway, sparking concerns over noise, traffic, and safety. The project aims to pave the way for new housing units, but it is already causing headaches for students and drivers in the area.
Students report increased travel time and classroom distractions due to construction noise.
“It definitely takes like a couple more minutes to get through,” Brandon Dobias, a University of Oregon student, said. “You know, all the noise that’s coming from here is like I can hear it in my classes as well. So it’s just a bit distracting.”…