The previous scheduled closure of SW Memorial Place on Monday, August 4 has been canceled and will be rescheduled.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Tarrigon Van Denburg at (714) 390-5313.
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Canceled: Memorial Place Closed, Campus Way to Plageman
Please note: this closure has been canceled and will be rescheduled.
As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant Project, SW Memorial Place will be closed between SW Campus Way and Plageman Student Health Center to allow for crane activity and equipment delivery. The closure will be in effect starting Monday, August 4 from 5 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
The east entrance to Kelley Engineering Center may be intermittently unavailable. Service parking spaces in this section of Memorial Place will be closed. The east sidewalk on Memorial Place will remain open for pedestrians.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Tarrigon Van Denburg at (714) 390-5313.
7/30 – 7/31: Fairbanks Hall Parking Lot Closed
As part of renovation work happening in Fairbanks Hall, the Fairbanks Hall West parking lot (#3301) will be closed on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Amy Keene at (541) 737-5312.
7/28 – 8/1: Western Blvd. Traffic Changes & Upcoming 35th St. Closure
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.
Special update
Full closure of SW 35th St. at the Oak Creek bridge starts on Monday, August 4th. The bridge will remain fully closed to ALL traffic, including emergency vehicles, through Friday, August 22. A second closure at the railroad crossing at SW 35th St. and Washington Way is tentatively scheduled for the last week of August. Detours will be in place. SW 35th St. will remain open to traffic on both the north and south sides of the bridge, 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.
Paving work will also occur on Western Blvd. during this time frame and traffic impacts in this area are expected. More information about the SW 35th St. closures will be communicated by Friday, August 1.
Planned projects for the week of July 28 – Aug. 1
- Sidewalk ADA ramp work will continue at SW 15th St. and Western Blvd.
Traffic & travel impacts
- Both SW 35th St. and Western Blvd. will remain open to vehicle traffic this week.
- Lane shifts/closures will be in place to create work zones on Western Blvd between SW 15 – 26th St.
- Bicyclists may be directed to ride with traffic through work zones.
- Pedestrian detours may be in effect at the Western Blvd./15th St. intersection.
- Changes to city bus stops will be in effect.
- Changes will be posted at the bus stop and on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Josh.Bjornstedt@corvallisoregon.gov.
7/29 – 7/30: Sidewalk Closure Near Dixon Recreation Center
As part of the Washington Way Improvement Project, the walkway around the sand volleyball courts at Dixon Recreation Center will be closed on Tuesday, July 29 and Wednesday, July 30. Pedestrians may use the sidewalks along SW 26th St. and Washington Way as a detour around the closure area.
Other possible impacts include noise, dust and mud near the work area.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Derek Bennett at (541) 609-6111.
8/1 – 8/2: Kelley Engineering Center Closed for Planned Power Outage
As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, Kelley Engineering Center will be closed for a planned power outage. The building closure and power outage will begin at 5:00 A.M. on Friday, August 1 and end at 5:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 2.
All systems connected to emergency generators will continue to operate during this power outage. The building will be closed to all but the construction team, Facilities Services, and personnel monitoring the server room. Signs will be posted and doors will be locked.
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 Friday, August 1. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, please be sure to turn it off as well.
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 Tarrigon Van Denburg at (714) 390-5313.
7/23: SW 26th St. Closed Early A.M – Flagging Throughout the Day
As part of the Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, SW 26th St. will be closed between SW Campus Way and NW Monroe Ave. on Wednesday, July 23 from 5:30 A.M until 6:30 A.M.
After the road reopens, flaggers will be present to direct traffic throughout the day.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Jason Lundy at (541) 270 – 0193.
7/21 – 7/25: SW Western Blvd./SW 35th St. Work Update
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.
Planned projects for the week of July 21 – 25
- Sidewalk ADA ramp work will continue at SW 15th St. and Western Blvd.
- Electrical work will occur at the SW 15th St./Western Blvd. traffic signal mid-week. See notes below for Wednesday, July 23.
Traffic & travel impacts
- Both SW 35th St. and Western Blvd. will remain open to vehicle traffic.
- Lane shifts/closures will be in place to create work zones on Western Blvd.
- Wednesday, July 23: traffic signal at SW 15th St./Western Blvd. will shut down and become a 4-way stop. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Temporary stop signs will be in place.
- Changes to city bus stops will be in effect.
- Changes will be posted at the bus stop and on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
- Sidewalks may be unavailable at various times in this area and pedestrians will be directed to detour.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Josh.Bjornstedt@corvallisoregon.gov.
7/22 – Crane Activity, Traffic Flagging on 26th St. Near Johnson Hall
As part of the Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, a crane will be working in the area between Johnson Hall and Plageman Student Health Center on Tuesday, July 22. Traffic on SW 26th St. will be controlled by flaggers at times to allow truck access to the Johnson Hall fire lane.
This project may increase construction noise in the area.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Jason Lundy at (541) 270-0193.
UPDATE: Sidewalks Remain Closed Near Gilkey Hall Through 7/23
This is an update to a previous notification.
The sidewalks on the south and west side of Gilkey Hall will remain closed through Wednesday, July 23 to allow for the installation of a new water main.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Judd Mentzer at (541) 285-5717.