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Rescheduled 4/26: NW Natural Work on Washington Way

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This is an update to a previous notification.

The NW Natural Gas service switchover originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 24 has been rescheduled for Friday, April 26.

NW Natural Gas will be performing a natural gas service switchover in areas along Washington Way between SW 35th St and SW 30th St. The A.A Red Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Laboratory will be without natural gas service for the entire day. The switch over requires draining the line, which creates a very loud noise (similar to a jet engine) as pressure is released. There will also be a natural gas odor at this time which will naturally dissipate into the atmosphere. This is standard operating procedure for a natural gas switch over.

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

4/29: Jen-Hsun Huang & Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex construction update

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This is an update on the Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project.

The project site is located between Johnson Hall and NW Monroe Avenue and is bordered by SW 26th St. on the west and SW Memorial Place on the east.

Construction activity in the area will significantly increase starting Monday, April 29. Occupants of neighboring buildings and those traveling through the area should expect an increase in truck traffic and other activity, including an increase in construction-related noise.

A map of the Jen-Hsun Huang & Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex construction site.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at (541) 270-0193.

Intermittent Campus Way Closures Near Kelley Engineering Center Starting 4/22

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Please note: this will NOT be a continuous closure. Expect to see multiple, short-term closures, with the area being reopened for use in between. These short-term closures will be ongoing through June 8.

As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, intermittent closures will occur on Campus Way between 26th St. and Memorial Place, starting Monday April 22 through Saturday, June 8. The closures are necessary to allow for crane activity related to the project.

The Kelley Engineering Center south entrance will also be closed.

The north sidewalk and both bicycle lanes in this section of Campus Way will be closed intermittently during this time period. The south sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians. A bicycle detour will be provided.

The map shows a road and sidewalk closure on SW Campus Way between SW 26th St. and SW Memorial Place. The south entrance to Kelley Engineering Center is marked as closed. The north sidewalk is marked as closed. The south sidewalk is marked as open for pedestrians.
The map shows a bicycle detour along 26th St. to the walkway on the south side of Milam Hall to Memorial Place.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Justin Fuszek at (541) 740-5260.

4/23 – Kelley Engineering Center Closed for Planned Power Outage

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As part of the Jen-Hsun Huang & Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, Kelley Engineering Center will be closed to allow for a planned power outage on Tuesday, April 23 from 4:00 – 8:00 A.M. The outage is necessary to establish temporary electrical service for construction at the Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex site.

What do you need to do to prepare for this outage? 
Please make sure that all computers, printers, copiers and other electronic devices are turned off prior to Tuesday, April 23. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, please be sure to turn it off as well. 

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at (541) 270-0193.

4/20 – SW 35th/Western Blvd. Traffic Signal Shutdown for City Work

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The traffic signal at the intersection of SW 35th St. and SW Western Blvd. will be shut down on Saturday, April 20 from 7:30 A.M to 3:00 P.M. to facilitate a city of Corvallis utilities project. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Flaggers will be present in the area to direct traffic through the intersection.

The crosswalk on the north side of the intersection will be closed for several hours during this project. At least one crosswalk will be open at all times to allow for pedestrian access. Flaggers will be available to assist and direct pedestrians.

The map shows the intersection of SW Western Blvd. and SW 35th St.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Mark Bauer at (541) 908-7369.

4/22 – 6/8: Upcoming Campus Way Closures Near Kelley Engineering Center

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This is a preliminary notification regarding upcoming closures on Campus Way.

Please note: this will NOT be a continuous, long-term closure. Expect to see multiple, short-term closures, with the area being reopened for use in between. A Campus Notification will be sent out for each closure, noting the specific dates and durations.

As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, intermittent closures will occur on Campus Way between 26th St. and Memorial Place, near Kelley Engineering Center. The closures are necessary to allow for crane activity related to the project. The closures will occur starting on Monday, April 22 through Saturday, June 8.

The north sidewalk and both bicycle lanes in this section of Campus Way will be closed intermittently during this time period. The south sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians. A bicycle detour will be provided.

The Kelley Engineering Center south entrance will also be closed.

The map shows a road and sidewalk closure on SW Campus Way between SW 26th St. and SW Memorial Place. The south entrance to Kelley Engineering Center is marked as closed. The north sidewalk is marked as closed. The south sidewalk is marked as open for pedestrians.
The map shows a bicycle detour along 26th St. to the walkway on the south side of Milam Hall to Memorial Place.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Justin Fuszek at (541) 740-5260.

4/17 – Cordley Hall Asphalt Paving

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As part of the Cordley Hall Renewal project, asphalt paving work will be occurring near Cordley Hall on Wednesday, April 17. There will be two work zones for this project. One work zone will be on NW Orchard Ave., near the Cordley Hall loading dock. The second work zone will be on SW Campus Way, near the Cordley Hall south entrance.

There will be no traffic or sidewalk impacts associated with this work, but those in the area may notice an increase in vehicles, noise, asphalt odors and construction activity.

The map shows an aerial view of Cordley Hall with two work zones marked. One work zone is marked on NW Orchard Avenue near the Cordley Hall loading dock. The second work zone is marked on SW Campus Way near the Cordley Hall south entrance.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at (541) 270-0193.

4/13 – 5/6: SW 30th St. West Sidewalk Closure

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, the west sidewalk on SW 30th St. will be closed between SW Washington Way and SW Jefferson Way starting Saturday, April 13 through Monday, May 6.

Pedestrians may use the east sidewalk as a detour.

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

The map shows a closure of the west sidewalk on SW 30th St. The closure extends from SW Washington Way north to SW Jefferson Way.

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