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8/19 – 8/20: Multi-Building Steam Shutdown

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As part of the steam line replacement project happening on SW Sackett Place, a steam shutdown will impact multiple buildings in the area. Building heating will be affected. The shutdown will be in effect starting Tuesday, 8/19 at 2:00 a.m. through Wednesday, 8/20 at 11:00 a.m. This shutdown will allow a temporary steam line to be installed while the permanent line is being replaced.

The impacted buildings are listed below. 

  • West Hall
  • Marketplace West Dining Center
  • Reed Lodge
  • Heckart Lodge
  • Hawley Hall
  • Buxton Hall
  • Poling Hall
  • Cauthorn Hall
  • Sackett Hall
  • Austin Hall
  • Learning Innovation Center

Building occupants and those in the surrounding area may notice some construction noise associated with the project.

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

8/18 – 9/1: SW 15th St. Sidewalk Closed, Jefferson Way to Washington Ave.

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The west sidewalk on SW 15th St. will be closed between SW Jefferson Way and SW Washington Ave. starting Monday, August 18 through Monday, September 1. The closure is necessary to accommodate electrical trenching work happening in the area.

There will be occasional lane closures and traffic pattern shifts in this section of SW 15th St., but the street will remain open for vehicles.

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

A map showing a sidewalk closure on SW 15th St.

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

8/12: Pride Center Parking Lot Entry & Sidewalks Closed

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Due to tree removal work happening at the Pride Center, the A Avenue entrance to the parking lot west of the Pride Center will be closed on Tuesday, August 12. Other entrances to the parking lot will remain open. The Pride Center will remain open, but the sidewalk on the west side of the building and the back patio will be closed. 

Other possible impacts include dust and noise from the tree work.

A map showing a closure of a parking lot entry point.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Amy Keene at (541) 737-5312.

8/12: Memorial Place Closed, Campus Way to Plageman

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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 Tuesday, August 12 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.

A map showing a road closure on SW Memorial Place.

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

8/11 – 8/21: MU Southwest Entrance and Area Sidewalks Closed

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Due to work occurring in MU Lanes and Games, the southwest entrance to Memorial Union will be closed starting Monday, August 11 through Thursday, August 21. The sidewalk immediately surrounding the southwest entrance will be closed through 8/21. A delivery truck will be parked in the westbound lane on Jefferson Way, outside the southwest entrance, for the duration of the project.

The loading dock on the south side of Memorial Union will remain accessible. ADA access to the building and elevators will be available via the north and southeast entrances.

A map showing a building entrance and sidewalk closure at Memorial Union.

Additionally, sidewalks on all sides of Memorial Union and the Student Experience Center will be intermittently closed starting Wednesday, August 13 through Wednesday, August 20 to accommodate exterior maintenance work. This includes sections of sidewalk on SW Waldo Place, SW Jefferson Way and SW 26th St. Signage will be in place to alert pedestrians to detours. Access to the Plaza area will be maintained for an event occurring on 8/14.

A map showing a sidewalk closure surrounding Memorial Union and the Student Experience Center.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Scylise Little.

8/4 – 8/22: SW 35th St. Closure, Western Blvd. Paving Work

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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.

Impacts on SW 35th St. for 8/4 – 8/22

  • Full closure of SW 35th St. at the Oak Creek bridge starts Monday, August 4th through Friday, August 22.
  • The bridge will remain fully closed to ALL traffic, including emergency vehicles.
  • Drivers may use SW 30th or SW 15th St. as a north-south detour route.
  • SW 35th St. will remain open to traffic on both the north and south sides of the bridge, with local access for OSU facilities and private residences, 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.
A map showing a road closure on SW 35th St. and a marked detour route.

Impacts on SW Western Blvd. for 8/4 – 8/7

Paving work will also occur on Western Blvd. during this time frame and traffic impacts in this area are expected.

  • 8/4 – 8/5: Western Blvd. closed between Hwy 20/Philomath Blvd. and the intersection with SW West Hills Rd.
    • Drivers should plan to use Hwy 20 to SW 35th St. as a detour.
  • 8/6 – 8/7: Western Blvd. fully closed between SW 26th and SW 15th St.
    • Drivers should plan to use Hwy 20 as a detour route. (see map below)
  • Sidewalk ADA ramp work will be completed at the Western Blvd./SW 15th St. intersection.
A map showing a road closure on SW Western Blvd. and a marked detour route.

Impacts to bus service

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

Canceled: Memorial Place Closed, Campus Way to Plageman

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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.

A map showing a road closure on SW Memorial Place.

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