Category Archives: City of Corvallis

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.

6/23 – 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.

6/16 – 6/20: SW 35th St./Western Blvd. 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.

Impacts for the week of June 16 – 20th

  • Work will resume on Western Blvd. and SW 35th St.
  • Sidewalk/ADA ramp work will occur at the following intersections for approximately the next two weeks.
    • SW Deon Dr./Western Blvd.
    • SW Ivy Place/Western Blvd.
    • SW Sagebrush Dr./SW 35th St.
  • Western Blvd. and SW 35th St. will remain open to traffic. Traffic will be limited to a single lane at times.
A map showing work zones along SW Western Blvd and SW 35th St.

Other impacts

  • Bicyclists may be directed to the roadway if bike lane closures are needed.
  • Sidewalks may be unavailable at various times in these areas and pedestrians will be directed to detour.
  • Access to local driveways will be maintained.
  • See https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts for city bus information.

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

5/5 – 5/9: SW 35th St/Western Blvd. Construction Work

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As part of the ongoing waterline replacement project conducted by the city of Corvallis, construction work will continue on SW 35th St. during the week of May 5 – 9. Please see below details and impacts.

  • Work will be continuing on SW 35th St., north of SW Sagebrush Dr.
  • SW 35th St. will remain closed to through traffic between Western Blvd. and Washington Way.
  • Local access to the Western Building parking lot and SW Sagebrush Dr. will be maintained during this closure.
  • Every effort will be made to keep the Beaver Bus stop at the Western Building open. If detours or bus stop changes occur, they will be posted on the Beaver Bus Route Changes page.
  • Changes to city bus stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the city’s website.
  • On-street bike travel will not be permitted through the work zone. Alternate bicycle routes could include SW Sagebrush Dr., SW 30th St. or SW 26th St.
  • Sidewalks in the area will remain open.
A map showing a road closure on SW 35th St.

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

UPDATE: SW 35th St./Western Blvd. Work & Western Building Access through 5/1

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This is an update to a previous notification.

The city waterline project is ahead of schedule and progressing north on SW 35th St. Please see the information below for changes in effect for Wednesday afternoon and Thursday.

OSU Western Building parking lot

  • The south parking lot entrance is now open.  This will be the entrance/exit while waterline construction has the north entrance closed.
  • Waterline installation will keep the north entrance closed for remainder of Wednesday, 4/30 and part of the day on Thursday, 5/1.
  • Please approach the Western Building parking lot from SW Western Blvd. There will no longer be access to this parking lot from the north on SW 35th St.
  • Pedestrians should plan to use the east sidewalk on 35th St. to detour around the construction zone.

These changes apply to Wednesday, 4/30 and Thursday, 5/1 only. Please see the original notification for further information about this project. A map is also available.

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

4/28 – 5/2: SW 35th/Western Blvd. Intersection & Road Closures

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Please read carefully – closures will begin on 4/28 and continue throughout the week. Local access to the Western Building parking lot will be maintained. The Beaver Bus stop on SW 35th St. will be closed intermittently. See information and schedule below.

Pipeline installation will be occurring in the SW 35th/Western intersection and then moving north into SW 35th St. over the course of the week. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained. Bus stops may be impacted, please see schedule below.

Monday and Tuesday

  • The north side of the SW 35th/Western intersection will be closed. East/west traffic on Western Blvd. will be permitted. SW 35th St. will be open south of Western Blvd. Flaggers may be directing traffic at times.
  • Vehicles traveling south on SW 35th St. may access the Western Building parking lot and Sagebrush Dr. No vehicles will be permitted traveling north from Western Blvd.
  • The Beaver Bus stop on SW 35th St. at the Western Building will remain open.

Wednesday

  • Pipe installation progresses north on SW 35th St. up to the southern driveway to the Western Building.
  • The Western Building parking lot will remain open. Drivers should plan to approach the Western Building from the north on SW 35th St.
  • Intermittent closures of the Western Building driveways may occur. The intent is to keep at least one access point to the parking lot available at all times.

Thursday

Friday

  • The north driveway to the Western Building will be closed. The south driveway to the Western Building will remain open. Drivers should plan to approach the parking lot from the south on SW 35th St. while work is occurring north of the lot.
A map showing road work on SW 35th St. starting at the Western Blvd. intersection.

Detours

Local access to the Western Building and Sagebrush Dr. will be maintained per the schedule above. Through traffic may detour around the area using SW Western Blvd., SW 15th St. and NW Harrison Blvd.

Bicycles

On-street bike traffic will not be permitted through the work zones in this area. Bicyclists may detour around the area via Sagebrush Drive, SW 30th St. or SW 26th St.

Pedestrians

The sidewalks on SW 35th St. will remain open, except for the NE corner of the Western/SW 35th St. intersection. Pedestrians traveling east-west on Western Blvd. should plan to use the south sidewalk as a detour.

CTS stops

Changes to city bus stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts

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

4/14 – 4/18: SW 35th St./Western Blvd. 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.

Impacts for the week of April 14th – 18th

  • Traffic on Western Blvd. between West Hills Rd. and SW 35th St. will be limited to a single lane and controlled by flaggers. All lanes will reopen at the end of each workday.
  • The signal at SW 35th St. and Western Blvd. will be shut down and become a four-way stop. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic. The intersection will remain open in all directions. The signal will be restored at the end of each workday.
  • Bike lanes will be closed and bikes will ride with traffic.
  • The sidewalk on the north side of Western Blvd. will be closed. Pedestrians traveling on Western Blvd. between 30th and 35th St. may detour around the area using the south sidewalk.
  • Access to local driveways will be maintained and signage will be posted to keep the Western Building driveways clear while the intersection signal is shut down.
  • Temporary changes to CTS bus stops are possible. See https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts for city bus information.

Please note: a full closure of the SW 35th St./Western Blvd. intersection is scheduled to start on April 28th. Details regarding this closure will be available in the next update.

A map showing a lane closure and sidewalk closure on SW Western Blvd.

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

4/10 – Washington Way/15th St. Signal Shutdown

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As part of a project led by the city of Corvallis, the traffic signal at the intersection of SW Washington Way and SW 15th St. will be shut down on Thursday, April 10 from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. to allow for installation of a new signal. Flaggers will be present to control traffic in all directions. Pedestrians may be redirected via signage as necessary.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Josh Capps.

4/7 – 4/11: Western Blvd./35th St. Signal Shutdown & Traffic Changes

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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.

Impacts for the week of April 7 – 11

  • Traffic on Western Blvd. between West Hills Rd. and SW 35th St. will be limited to one lane in each direction. All lanes will reopen at the end of each workday.
  • The signal at 35th St. and Western Blvd. will be shut down and become a four-way stop. Temporary stop signs will be in place. The intersection will remain open in all directions. The signal will be restored at the end of each workday.
  • The entrance to Deon St. from Western Blvd. will be closed. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained.
  • Bike lanes will be closed and bikes will ride with traffic.
  • Temporary changes to CTS bus stops are possible. See https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts for city bus information.
A map showing a traffic pattern change on SW Western Blvd. between SW West Hills Rd. and SW 35th St.

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