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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.

7/28 – 8/1: Western Blvd. Traffic Changes & Upcoming 35th St. Closure

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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.

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.

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

7/29 – 7/30: Sidewalk Closure Near Dixon Recreation Center

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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.

A map showing a walkway closure near Dixon Recreation Center.

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

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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

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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.

A map showing a road closure on SW 26th St.

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

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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. 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.
  • 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

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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.

A map showing a crane location between Johnson Hall and Plageman Student Health Center.

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