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Steam Line Work Between Austin and Sackett Starts 9/29

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Construction work to replace a steam line between Austin Hall and Sackett Hall will begin on Monday, September 29 and continue through February 2026. The street and sidewalks will be closed in this area.

Building occupants and those in the surrounding area may notice noise, debris, equipment and other construction activity.

A map showing a work zone between Sackett Hall and Austin Hall.

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

9/29 – 10/17: SW 35th St. & Washington Way Closed at Railroad Crossing

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

9/29 – 10/17: SW 35th St. will be fully closed to through traffic at the railroad crossing. Washington Way will be closed between SW 30th – 35th St. Local access for some OSU employees and vehicles will be permitted, but detours will be in place.

Please see details and links to maps below.

OSU Game Day, 9/26 – SW 35th St. will be reopened by 3 p.m. to accommodate Game Day traffic on Friday and over the weekend.

9/29 – 10/17: SW 35th St. closed at railroad crossing, Washington Way closed between SW 30-35th St.

  • Closures will be in effect at all times, including nights and weekends.
  • Emergency vehicles must detour around the area.
  • Local access to OSU facilities permitted, but with significant detours.
    • Western Building & Shops, Oak Creek Urban Center for Horticulture and UHDS – approach from the south.
    • Physical Plants, Biological Curation Building & Boneyard area – approach from Washington Way and cross SW 35th St. east-west.
      • Local access through closure zones will be permitted for OSU vehicles when traveling to these facilities.
      • No right or left turn permitted onto SW 35th St. from Washington Way. OSU vehicles must cross SW 35th St. east-west on Washington Way and then use SW 30th St. as a detour.
Access to OSU facilities west of 35th St.
Map of detour on SW 35th St.
Access to OSU Facilities south of the railroad crossing.

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

9/26: Fairbanks Hall Parking Lot & Sidewalk Closed

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As part of renovation work at Fairbanks Hall, the parking lot west of the building will be closed to allow for concrete pouring on Friday, September 26. The west entrance to Fairbanks Hall and sidewalk between the parking lot and the building will also be closed.

A map showing the parking lot and sidewalks west of Fairbanks Hall.

Other possible impacts include noise and dust near the work zone.

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

9/22 – 9/26: Construction Noise Near Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex Site

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As part of the Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, a vacuum truck will be excavating the northwest corner of the construction site near the CEOAS Admin Building and Dawes House starting Monday, September 22 through Friday, September 26. Building occupants and those in the surrounding area may notice an increase in construction-related noise.

A map showing a vacuum truck work zone.

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

SW 35th St. CLOSED at Railroad Crossing Starting 9/23

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The city of Corvallis will resume work on a waterline replacement project on SW 35th St. next week. SW 35th St. will be closed to through traffic between the Oak Creek Bridge and the railroad crossing starting on Tuesday, September 23. Local access will be available for residents and OSU facilities, but no through traffic will be permitted.

  • SW 35th St. will remain closed overnight and during weekends.
  • Emergency vehicles must detour around the closure – there will not be room for vehicles to pass through the work zone.
  • Bicycle lanes will be closed.
  • The sidewalk will remain open on one side of street, but pedestrians will need to follow signage and switch sides as work progresses.
  • 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
A map showing a road closure on SW 35th St.

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

9/18 – Fairbanks Hall Parking Lot Closed

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As part of renovation work at Fairbanks Hall, the parking lot west of the building will be closed to allow for concrete pouring on Thursday, September 18 from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m. 

Other possible impacts include noise and dust near the work zone.

A map showing the parking lot west of Fairbanks Hall.

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

9/11 – Johnson Hall Closed for Planned Power Outage

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As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, Johnson Hall will be closed for a planned power outage on Thursday, September 11 from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. A new electric breaker will be installed while the power is shut down.

All systems on back-up power will continue to operate. Only the construction team, Facilities Services and staff needed to monitor systems will be allowed in the building while the power is off. 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 Thursday, September 11. 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.

9/4 – SW Memorial Place Closed Near Bexell Hall

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A section of SW Memorial Place will be closed near Bexell Hall to allow for crane activity on Thursday, September 4. The crane will be working to remove an old fire escape on the west side of the building. The east sidewalk in this section of Memorial Place will be closed. The west sidewalk will remain open. The walkways on the north side of Bexell Hall will also be closed.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Ryan Wilson at (503) 779-3488. 

8/27: Fairbanks Hall Parking Lot & Entry Closure

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As part of the Fairbanks Hall fourth floor renovation project, the parking lot on the west side of the building will be closed on Wednesday, August 27. Visitor and ADA access will be available at east entry. Other possible impacts include dust near the construction site.

A map showing a parking lot closure west of Fairbanks Hall.

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