The Pacific Roads convenience store and 76 gas station that has sat behind a chain‑link fence on the southwest corner of 29th Avenue and Willamette Street is slated to open its doors on Dec. 14, the owner’s office said.
Background and timeline
The site, which has been closed and fenced off for months, was originally slated to reopen in July 2025 after a period of construction. That date passed without the station becoming operational, and the property remained shuttered despite a sign on the fence advertising the upcoming convenience store as “coming soon!”
Ron Tyree, the owner of Tyree Oil Inc., confirmed the new target date through his executive assistant, who told Lookout Eugene‑Springfield that “the intent is to open” on Dec. 14. No specific reason was given for the extended delay.
Location and existing operations
The Willamette Street location is one of two Pacific Roads convenience stores in the Eugene area. The other store operates on Irving Road and remains open to the public.
When the new station opens, it will provide fuel and convenience‑store services to residents and commuters in the southwest part of the city, a region that has been without a nearby 76 station for over a year.
Community impact
Local business owners and drivers have expressed optimism that the reopening will bring added convenience and modest economic activity to the neighborhood. The station’s presence is expected to create a handful of jobs and increase traffic for nearby retailers.
City officials have not indicated any pending inspections or permits that would affect the Dec. 14 opening, suggesting that the project is on track to meet the announced timeline.
What’s next
Residents can look for the removal of the temporary “76 is temporarily closed” signage in the coming weeks as the station prepares for its launch. The convenience store will likely feature the typical range of snacks, beverages, and basic household items found at other Pacific Roads locations.
Further updates will be provided if the opening date changes or if additional information about the station’s services becomes available.
Original reporting: Homepage – Lookout Eugene-Springfield — read the source article.
