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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.

3/26 – Campus Way Single-Lane Closure Near Seed Laboratory

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The city of Corvallis will be conducting a sewer line project on SW Campus Way on Wednesday, March 26 from 8:30 A.M. until 12 P.M. This work will occur directly in front of the Seed Laboratory and require single lane closures in this section of Campus Way. Flaggers will be present to direct vehicles. Sidewalks in the area will remain open.  

A map showing SW Campus Way, near the Seed Laboratory.

Other possible impacts include noise near the work area.  

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Riley Madden at (503) 522-0214.

3/26 – Kelley Engineering & Plageman Closed for Planned Power Outage

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As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant Project, Kelley Engineering Center and Plageman Student Health Center will be closed for a planned power outage on Wednesday, March 26 from 4 – 8 a.m.

What do you need to do to prepare for this outage? 
Please ensure that all electronic devices not connected to emergency power are powered down and that all computers, printers, copiers and other electronic devices are turned off prior to Wednesday, March 26. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, please be sure to turn it off as well. Please ensure that all fume hoods are closed before leaving the labs.

Employees scheduled to work when buildings are without power should consult with their supervisors regarding work schedules. For more information regarding work scheduling, please refer to the instructions regarding Interruptions of University Operations

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

3/24 – 3/28: Signal Shutdown & Traffic Changes at Western Blvd. & 35th St.

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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.   

Impacts for the week of March 24th – 28th 

  • Road work will begin on SW Western Blvd. between SW 35th St. and SW Hanson St.
  • The signal at Western and SW 35th St. will be shut down and transition to a four-way stop during work hours.
  • East and west lanes will remain open for vehicles.
  • Bicycle lanes in this section of Western Blvd. will be closed and bikes will travel in the vehicle lanes.
  • Sidewalks will remain open.
  • Access to driveways will be maintained.
A map showing road work on SW Western Blvd./West Hills Rd. between SW 35th St. and SW Hanson St.

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

3/19 – 4/9: Washington Way Closed Between 26th-30th St. & 26th St. Southbound Lane Closed

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This notification involves a road closure and a detour for vehicles. Please read carefully.

As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, SW Washington Way will be closed between SW 26th and SW 30th St. starting on Wednesday, March 19 through Wednesday, April 9. 

The southbound lane of SW 26th St. will also be closed between SW Jefferson Way and SW Washington Way. No southbound traffic will be permitted through the area. The northbound lane will remain open. Southbound vehicles will detour down Jefferson Way. Signs will be in place to direct traffic.  

The west sidewalk on SW 26th St. will be closed between SW Jefferson Way and SW Washington Way. The east sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians.

A map showing a road closure on SW Washington Way between SW 26th and SW 30th St. The southbound lane on SW 26th St. and the west sidewalk are also marked as closed.

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

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