June 2025: Annual Campus Wide Steam Shutdown

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Each year Facilities Services performs necessary maintenance on the university’s steam system, which requires shutting off the steam throughout campus, to complete maintenance services at the plant, throughout the steam tunnels and in each building.  This process affects hot water supply, heating, and all equipment that uses steam, campus wide.  The steam shutdown for 2025 will occur June 16th – June 27th, 2025.

For questions or comments on this closure contact Les Walton at 541-737-8812.

4/22-4/23: Richardson Hall Parking Space Closure

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As part of the Richardson Hall Chiller and Controls Replacement project, there will be parking space and service or loading area closures around Richardson Hall from Tuesday, April 22 through Wednesday April 23. The parking lots will remain open.  

Other possible impacts include noise near the work area. 

Site map of parking closures around Richardson Hall

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Judd Mentzer at (541) 285-5717.

4/14 – 4/18: SW 35th St./Western Blvd. Work Update

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This is an update on a water pipeline and road improvement project led by the city of Corvallis. Work is expected to continue through September 2025. Typical work hours for this project will be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  To sign up for updates on this project from the city, visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/subscribe and select the Transportation Project – Western Blvd, 35th St, 11th St subscription list.

Impacts for the week of April 14th – 18th

  • Traffic on Western Blvd. between West Hills Rd. and SW 35th St. will be limited to a single lane and controlled by flaggers. All lanes will reopen at the end of each workday.
  • The signal at SW 35th St. and Western Blvd. will be shut down and become a four-way stop. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic. The intersection will remain open in all directions. The signal will be restored at the end of each workday.
  • Bike lanes will be closed and bikes will ride with traffic.
  • The sidewalk on the north side of Western Blvd. will be closed. Pedestrians traveling on Western Blvd. between 30th and 35th St. may detour around the area using the south sidewalk.
  • Access to local driveways will be maintained and signage will be posted to keep the Western Building driveways clear while the intersection signal is shut down.
  • Temporary changes to CTS bus stops are possible. See https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts for city bus information.

Please note: a full closure of the SW 35th St./Western Blvd. intersection is scheduled to start on April 28th. Details regarding this closure will be available in the next update.

A map showing a lane closure and sidewalk closure on SW Western Blvd.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Josh.Bjornstedt@corvallisoregon.gov

4/10 – Washington Way/15th St. Signal Shutdown

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As part of a project led by the city of Corvallis, the traffic signal at the intersection of SW Washington Way and SW 15th St. will be shut down on Thursday, April 10 from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. to allow for installation of a new signal. Flaggers will be present to control traffic in all directions. Pedestrians may be redirected via signage as necessary.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Josh Capps.

4/7 – 4/11: Western Blvd./35th St. Signal Shutdown & Traffic Changes

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This is an update on a water pipeline and road improvement project led by the city of Corvallis. Work is expected to continue through September 2025. Typical work hours for this project will be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  To sign up for updates on this project from the city, visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/subscribe and select the Transportation Project – Western Blvd, 35th St, 11th St subscription list.

Impacts for the week of April 7 – 11

  • Traffic on Western Blvd. between West Hills Rd. and SW 35th St. will be limited to one lane in each direction. All lanes will reopen at the end of each workday.
  • The signal at 35th St. and Western Blvd. will be shut down and become a four-way stop. Temporary stop signs will be in place. The intersection will remain open in all directions. The signal will be restored at the end of each workday.
  • The entrance to Deon St. from Western Blvd. will be closed. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained.
  • Bike lanes will be closed and bikes will ride with traffic.
  • Temporary changes to CTS bus stops are possible. See https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts for city bus information.
A map showing a traffic pattern change on SW Western Blvd. between SW West Hills Rd. and SW 35th St.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Josh.Bjornstedt@corvallisoregon.gov

4/14/25: Sidewalk Closure between Brick Mall and Strand Agriculture Building 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Due to contractor work being performed in the Memorial Union Quad the red marked sidewalk will be closed for access (see map) beginning Monday, April 14, 2025 from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. This work will also include increased intermittent noise during the first several hours of the closure.  

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Chris Trine  at 541-737-3488.

4/7 – 4/28: Full Closure at 26th St./Washington Way Intersection

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SAFETY UPDATE: there have been escalating safety concerns at the intersection of Washington Way and SW 26th St. due to drivers ignoring posted signage, driving around barriers and attempting to enter active construction zones. Please read signs and follow detours carefully. Your help and support in maintaining a safe environment is greatly appreciated.

The intersection at SW 26th St. and SW Washington Way will be closed in all directions starting on Monday, April 7 through Monday, April 28.

East and west sidewalks on SW 26th St. will be closed between Washington Way and Dixon Recreation Center. Pedestrians and bicyclists may detour around the area using the walkway south of Dixon, bordering the sand volleyball courts. The multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way will remain open.

Other possible impacts include noise, dust and mud near the work area.

A map showing a road and sidewalk closure at the intersection of SW 26th St. and SW Washington Way.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Derek Bennett at (541) 609 – 6111.

3/28 – SW 35th St. Closed To Through Traffic Between Western Blvd. & Washington Way

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This is an update on a water pipeline and road improvement project led by the city of Corvallis. Work is expected to continue through September 2025.

SW 35th St. will be closed to through traffic between Western Blvd. and Washington Way on Friday, March 28. Local access to buildings and parking lots on 35th St. will be permitted. Detours will be in place for through traffic. Western Blvd. will remain open for east-west travel during this closure.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Josh.Bjornstedt@corvallisoregon.gov

3/27 – 4/2: Linus Pauling Crane Activity & Parking Impacts

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As part of mechanical systems work happening at Linus Pauling Science Center, a section of the parking lot south of LPSC will be closed due to crane activity. A staging area will be established on the north side of the parking lot starting on Thursday, March 27 and remain in place through Wednesday, April 2.

The crane work will take place on Tuesday, April 1. A section of the drive lane on the north side of the parking lot will be closed while the crane is operating.

Building access will not be impacted by this project.

A map showing crane placement and parking space closures south of Linus Pauling Science Center.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Ryan Wilson at (503) 779-3488.