The water will be shut down in The Valley Library August 9, 2025 from 6:00 am to 1:00 pm for draining all domestic water to building for system tie in. This will affect all water in restrooms, custodial closets, sinks & drinking fountains.

EH&S has asked us to remind building occupants thatwater will not be available to emergency eyewash/shower units, and occupants should discontinue all hazardous substance use (chemicals, unsealed radioisotopes, and biohazardous materials) for the duration of the shutdown

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Andy Gray at 541-737-7651.

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.

Impacts on SW 35th St. for 8/4 – 8/22

  • Full closure of SW 35th St. at the Oak Creek bridge starts Monday, August 4th through Friday, August 22.
  • The bridge will remain fully closed to ALL traffic, including emergency vehicles.
  • Drivers may use SW 30th or SW 15th St. as a north-south detour route.
  • SW 35th St. will remain open to traffic on both the north and south sides of the bridge, with local access for OSU facilities and private residences, but no traffic will be allowed to cross. The bridge will remain closed overnight and through weekends.
  • Bike lanes on SW 35th St. will be closed. Sidewalks will remain open.
A map showing a road closure on SW 35th St. and a marked detour route.

Impacts on SW Western Blvd. for 8/4 – 8/7

Paving work will also occur on Western Blvd. during this time frame and traffic impacts in this area are expected.

  • 8/4 – 8/5: Western Blvd. closed between Hwy 20/Philomath Blvd. and the intersection with SW West Hills Rd.
    • Drivers should plan to use Hwy 20 to SW 35th St. as a detour.
  • 8/6 – 8/7: Western Blvd. fully closed between SW 26th and SW 15th St.
    • Drivers should plan to use Hwy 20 as a detour route. (see map below)
  • Sidewalk ADA ramp work will be completed at the Western Blvd./SW 15th St. intersection.
A map showing a road closure on SW Western Blvd. and a marked detour route.

Impacts to bus service

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