This is an update to a previous notification.
The existing street and sidewalk closure on SW Memorial Place has been extended through 4/22/25.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Ryan Wilson at (503) 779-3488.
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3/19 – 4/9: Washington Way Closed Between 26th-30th St. & 26th St. Southbound Lane Closed
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.
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.
REMINDER: ADA Path & Bike Parking Closed Between Dixon & Goss Starting 3/24
Due to construction and roofing work happening at Dixon Recreation Center, the ADA accessible path that runs along the north and east sides of Dixon will be closed starting on Monday, March 24 through Friday, October 10.
The east entrance to Dixon Rec Center will be closed.
Bike parking on the east side of Dixon will be closed for the duration of this project. All bikes must be removed from the bike racks before Monday, March 24. Any remaining bikes will be removed by the OSU Department of Public Safety.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Eric Smith at (541) 409-5037.
Spring/Summer City Pipeline Work on SW 35th/Western Blvd. Starts This Month
Important – please read carefully for information regarding construction impacts over the next several months.
The city of Corvallis will be conducting a long-term construction project to replace a water pipeline on SW 35th St. and SW Western Blvd. Work is slated to begin at the end of March and is expected to continue over the summer.
The city plans to begin work on SW Western Blvd. and then move to SW 35th St. later this spring. Along with the new water pipeline, the city will be improving pedestrian crossings, adding buffered bike lanes in some sections of roadway and repaving both streets.
The Corvallis Public Works Department stated that detours for vehicles would be in place for road closures and any disruptions in water service would be communicated to affected buildings 48 hours in advance. Local access to residences, businesses and other buildings will be maintained during this project.
Once the city’s construction schedule is finalized, notifications regarding campus road closures and other impacts will be available on the Campus Notifications blog, where subscribers can receive updates via email.
Beaver Bus riders can find updates on detours and route changes by visiting the Beaver Bus Route Changes or the Beaver Bus Tracker pages.
3/24 – 10/10: ADA Path & Bike Parking Closed Between Dixon Rec Center & Goss Stadium
Note: this closure involves multiple impacts. Please read carefully.
Due to construction and roofing work happening at Dixon Recreation Center, the ADA accessible path that runs along the north and east sides of Dixon will be closed starting on Monday, March 24. This will be a long-term closure which is scheduled to end on Friday, October 10.
Bike parking on the east side of Dixon will be closed for the duration of this project. All bikes must be removed from the bike racks before Monday, March 24. Any remaining bikes will be removed by the Department of Public Safety.
The east entrance to Dixon Rec Center will be closed.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Eric Smith at (541) 409-5037.
3/6: Fairbanks Hall Walkway Closed
As part of renovation work at Fairbanks Hall, a section of the walkway on the west side of the building will be closed on Thursday, March 6. The ADA ramp and entrances on the west side of the building will remain open.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Scylise Little.
UPDATE: SW Memorial Place Closure Extended Through 4/14
This is an update to a previous notification.
The existing street and sidewalk closure on SW Memorial Place has been extended through 4/14/25.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Ryan Wilson at (503) 779-3488.
UPDATE: Sidewalk Closed on SW Washington Ave – 2/24
This is an update to a previous notification.
Along with the sidewalk closures on SW 13th St., a section of the south sidewalk will be closed on SW Washington Ave., directly across from Tebeau Hall.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Derek Bennett at (541) 609-6111.
2/24: SW 13th St. and Adjacent Parking Closed
SW 13th St. will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic between Washington Ave. and the railroad tracks on Monday, February 24. Sections of the Washington Ave. SW and SE parking lots on both sides of SW 13th St. will also be closed for tree removal.
A section of the sidewalk on the south side of Washington Ave. will also be 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.
2/20 – Hinsdale Parking Lot & Jefferson Way Lane Closure
As part of the Hinsdale Lab Addition project, the parking lot on the east side of the Hinsdale Wave Research Lab will be closed along with the eastbound lane on SW Jefferson Way. This closure will be in effect on Thursday, February 20 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The south sidewalk on Jefferson Way will also be closed in this area. Pedestrians may use the north sidewalk as a detour.
Flaggers will be present to direct traffic.
The east entrance of Hinsdale Wave Research Lab will be closed. The north entrance will remain open.
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.