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7/14 – 7/18: 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 14-18

  • Sidewalk ADA ramp work will continue at the following locations:
    • SW 35th St. and Western Blvd.
    • Various locations on Western Blvd. between SW 26th St. and SW 15th St.

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.
    • Lane width will be reduced on SW 35th St. south of Western Blvd.
      • Please use caution when traveling through this area.
    • Flaggers will be present at times to direct traffic on Western Blvd.
  • Changes to city bus stops will be in effect.
  • Bicyclists will be directed to ride with traffic through marked work zones.
  • Sidewalks may be unavailable at various times in these areas and pedestrians will be directed to detour. 

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

7/15 – 7/17: 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 area adjacent to Dawes House and the CEOAS Administrative Building starting Tuesday, July 15 through Thursday, July 17. This work will increase construction noise for building occupants and the surrounding area.

Flaggers may be present at times on NW Monroe Ave. to direct traffic around the work zone.  

A map showing a construction site on NW Monroe Ave.

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

7/14 – Permenant B2 Parking Lot Closures Near Bloss Hall & LaSells Stewart Center

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As part of the Corvallis Campus Housing and Dining Vision project, three B2 parking lots located between Bloss Hall, the LaSells Stewart Center and the CH2M Hill Alumni Center will be permanently closed starting on Monday, July 14. The closure area includes the roadway and sidewalks on SW Stadium Ave. between SW Western Blvd. and Bloss Hall.

This closure is needed to accommodate construction of a new residence hall. Please see the project webpage for details. Construction will continue on this project through summer 2027. SW Stadium Ave. will be reopened to allow access to the OSU parking garage from SW Western Blvd. for game days and other preplanned events.

The following parking lots will be closed:

  • 3259 – LaSells Stewart Center East Lot
  • 3270 – Bloss Hall South Lot
  • 3273 – Bloss Hall West Lot
A map showing the planned location of a residence hall.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Managers John Doty, (541) 737-5302 or Dale Bettencourt, (541) 207-7860.

7/11 – PRAx Fire Lane Closed for Crane Activity

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The fire lane located behind the PRAx building, between PRAx and the Heating Plant, will be closed on Friday, July 11 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. due to crane activity. The sidewalks bordering the fire lane will also be closed.

A map showing the fire lane behind the PRAx building.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Julie Drolet at (503) 313-8401.

7/7 – 7/11: 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 7 – 11

  • Sidewalk ADA ramp work will continue at the following locations:
    • SW 35th St. and Western Blvd.
    • Western Blvd. and Stadium Ave.
    • Various locations on Western Blvd. between SW 26th St. and SW 15th St.

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.
    • Lane width will be reduced on SW 35th St. south of Western Blvd.
      • Please use caution when traveling through this area.
  • Changes to city bus stops will be in effect.
  • The intersection at SW 26th St. and Western Blvd. will be controlled by flaggers at times.
  • Bicyclists will be directed to ride with traffic through marked work zones.
  • Sidewalks may be unavailable at various times in these areas and pedestrians will be directed to detour. 
A map showing work zones along SW Western Blvd.

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

UPDATE: Western Blvd. Lane Closures, through 7/3

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This is an update to a previous notification.

In addition to locations listed in the previous notification, ADA ramp work will also take place at the intersection of Western Blvd. and Stadium Ave. this week, near The LaSells Stewart Center. There will be single lane closures on Western Blvd. in this area and bicyclists will be directed to ride with traffic.  

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Josh Bjornstedt.

6/30 – 7/1: SW Washington Way Closed from 15th – 26th St.

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, a section of SW Washington Way will be closed between SW 15th and SW 26th St. starting Monday, June 30 – Tuesday, July 1. The intersections at SW 17th St. and SW Benton Place will be closed. The closure is necessary to complete pavement striping work in the area.

The crosswalks at Benton Place and SW 17th St. will be closed. The crosswalk at SW 15th St. and the mid-block crossing between Goss Stadium and Dixon Recreation Center will be available. The sidewalks on the north and south sides of Washington Way will remain open.

A map showing a road closure on SW Washington Way between SW 15th and SW 26th St.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Eric Smith at (541) 409-5037.  

6/23 – 6/27: SW Western Blvd./SW 35th St. Work Update

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The water line replacement project led by the city of Corvallis will continue this week on SW 35th St. and Western Blvd. No road or intersection closures are expected. Please see potential impacts below.

  • Sidewalk ADA ramp work will continue at the following intersections:
    • SW Deon Dr. & Western Blvd.
    • SW Ivy Pl. & Western Blvd.
    • SW Sagebrush Dr. & SW 35th St.
    • SW 35th St. & Western Blvd
  • Flaggers will be controlling traffic at the 35th St./Western Blvd. intersection at times.
  • Lane closures may occur to accommodate the work zones.
  • Bike lanes may be closed and bicyclists will be directed to ride with traffic.
  • Pedestrians may be detoured at times to avoid work zones.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Josh Bjornstedt.

6/23 – 7/15: Construction Noise Near Gilkey Hall

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A vacuum truck will be operating near Gilkey Hall as part of a project to install a new water main. This project will begin Monday, June 23 and continue through Tuesday, July 15. This will increase construction noise around Gilkey Hall and the surrounding area.

A map showing the construction site around Gilkey Hall.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Judd Mentzer at (541) 285-5717.