NOTE: A water shutdown will be in effect at the Western Building and Western Shops on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

SW 35th St.
As part of a waterline replacement project led by the city of Corvallis, the north side of the intersection at SW 35th St. and SW Western Blvd. will be closed starting Wednesday, Oct. 29 – Friday, Oct. 31 No vehicle traffic will be permitted to travel north on SW 35th St. except for emergency vehicles.

  • To access the Western Building and Shops parking lot, vehicles must approach the entrance from the north on SW 35th St. (See map below)
  • Intermittent lane closures and traffic pattern changes may be in place on SW 35th St., north of the closure area.
A map showing a road closure at the intersection of SW 35th St. and SW Western Blvd.

Western Blvd.

  • Open to traffic in both directions.
  • Lane shifts may be in place at times to accommodate waterline work at SW Deon Dr. and SW 35th St.

SW Deon Dr. & SW Sagebrush Dr.

  • The north side of the intersection at SW Deon Dr. and SW Western Blvd. will be closed at times on 10/27 and 10/28 to allow for waterline work.
  • The intersection at SW Sagebrush Dr. and SW 35th St. will be closed at times, but not during the SW Deon Dr. closure.

Other impacts

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

Due to renovation work happening at Gilkey Hall, a drilling rig and a vacuum truck will be working on the east side of Gilkey Hall starting Monday, October 27 through Monday, November 24. Work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Building occupants in Strand Hall, Kidder Hall and the surrounding area may notice an increase in construction-related noise.

A map showing the location of a vacuum truck outside of Gilkey Hall.

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

This is an update on an ongoing waterline replacement project led by the city of Corvallis.

UPDATE: SW 35th St. will be closed to thru traffic from Western Blvd. to Washington Way starting Monday, October 20 – Friday, October 24

Please see details and map below.

10/20 – 10/24: SW 35th St. closed to all thru traffic

  • Local access for OSU and residents allowed
  • Emergency vehicles will be permitted in this area
  • Drivers should expect to encounter lane shifts and intermittent lane closures
  • Bicyclists will be directed to ride with traffic as needed.
  • Pedestrians may use sidewalks but should expect changes and detours – observe signage.
  • Any changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
  • Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at: https://transportation.oregonstate.edu/beaver-bus/beaver-bus-route-changes

Western Blvd: intermittent lane shifts and lane closures to accommodate work happening near SW Deon Dr. and SW West Hills Blvd. There will be a one-day closure at the intersection of Deon Dr. and Western Blvd. Access to The Retreat will be maintained via Sagebrush Dr. during the intersection closure.

Water shut-offs

  • Contractor will be coordinating shut-offs during service tie-overs with the impacted owner/occupants.

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

As part of renovation work at Gilkey Hall, pressure washing, brick work and other construction activities will be occurring on the exterior of the building. Occupants in nearby buildings and the surrounding area may notice intermittent construction noise starting on Friday, October 10 and continuing through Wednesday, October 29.

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

As part of renovation work happening at Dixon Recreation Center, a section of SW 26th St. will be fully closed in both directions between SW Washington Way and SW Intramural Lane. The closure will be effect on Wednesday, October 8 from 6:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. The west entrance at Dixon Rec Center will be closed from 9 – 11 A.M. A flagger will be present to help direct pedestrians around the work zone.

Beaver Bus and Corvallis Transit routes may be impacted. Please check with transit providers for route updates.

The east sidewalk on SW 26th St. will be closed in this area. The west sidewalk will remain open. A section of parking spaces and the bike shelter in front of Dixon Rec Center will be closed.

A map showing a road closure on SW 26th St.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Eric Smith at (541) 409-5037.

As part of renovation work happening at Fairbanks Hall, the west entrance and surrounding sidewalk area will be closed starting Monday, October 6 – Thursday, October 9. The closure will be in effect from 7:00 A.M. until 3:30 P.M. each day.

A map showing a work zone on the west side of Fairbanks Hall.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Tarrigon Van Denburg at (714) 390-5313

As part of renovation work happening at Dixon Recreation Center, a section of SW 26th St. will be fully closed in both directions between SW Washington Way and SW Intramural Lane. The closure will be effect on Wednesday, October 8 from 6:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. The west entrance at Dixon Rec Center will be closed from 9 – 11 A.M. A flagger will be present to help direct pedestrians around the work zone.

Beaver Bus and Corvallis Transit routes may be impacted. Please check with transit providers for route updates.

The east sidewalk on SW 26th St. will be closed in this area. The west sidewalk on SW 26th St. will remain open. A section of parking spaces and the bike shelter in front of Dixon Rec Center will be closed.

A map showing a road closure on SW 26th St. near Dixon Recreation Center.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Eric Smith at (541) 409-5037.

This is a safety reminder for all students and employees traveling in the vicinity of Cascade Hall, Halsell Hall, Pride Center and the International Learning and Living Center.

The intersection at SW 17th St. and SW A Ave. is now a two-way stop. Please be aware that the Washington Way cycle track now extends down 17th St. to A Ave. and that two-way bike traffic will be entering and exiting the track at this intersection. Please be sure to follow signage and stay alert for pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles when traveling through this busy area.

Future improvements to this area are being considered to enhance visibility and safety for all modes of travel.

A map showing the intersection at SW 17th St. and SW A Ave.

Due to renovation work happening at Hovland Hall, the south entrance on the west side of the building will be closed starting on Friday, September 26 through Sunday, February 1. The sidewalk immediately adjacent to the entrance will also be closed. The north, west and southeast entries will remain open.

A map showing a closure area outside Hovland Hall.

Other possible impacts include noise near the work area.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager John Doty at (541) 740-8302.

Due to renovation work happening at Dixon Recreation Center, a section of the sidewalk on the north-west corner of the building will be closed starting Monday, September 29 – Friday, October 10. ADA access to Langton Hall will be available via alternate walkways between Moreland Hall and Langton Hall.

A map showing a sidewalk closure at the NW corner of Dixon Recreation Center.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Eric Smith at (541) 409-5037.