Category Archives: Roadway impact

3/21-3/24/2022: Tree removal work along SW Washington Way between SW 30th and SW 26th streets

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For work related to the Washington Way Improvement Project, tree removal work along SW Washington Way between SW 30th and SW 26th streets is scheduled to start on Monday, March 21, 2022 through Thursday, March 24, 2022. Expect intermittent roadway and sidewalk closures related to the tree removal work. Flaggers will be on site to direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic when traffic interruptions occur. Along the north side of SW Washington Way, 27 red maple trees must be removed to accommodate the wider roadway and for the City of Corvallis water line replacement to occur. The 25-year-old trees will be replaced with new diverse trees and shrubs as part of the project’s landscape design. The Student Legacy Park South parking lot (lot #3293) will also be closed from Monday, March 21, 2022 through Thursday, March 24, 2022 for the tree removal work.

Additionally, a contractor will be on site to perform waterline potholing work at the intersection of SW 35th Street and SW Washington Way from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Flaggers will be onsite at the intersection and traffic impacts are expected to be minimal.

For questions or comments on this work, contact Infrastructure Project Manager Aaron Amoth at 541-207-5084.

SW Washington Way area map

2/17/2022: Vacuum truck scheduled to work along NW Monroe Ave.

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As part of the Graf Hall Renovation Project, a vacuum truck will be working on the north side of Graf Hall from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022. This work will obstruct part of NW Monroe Avenue as well as a portion of the sidewalk. The contractor will be onsite to route traffic around the vacuum truck and direct pedestrians across NW Monroe Avenue while work is being performed.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager David Amundson at 541-737-2760.

Graf Hall area map

2/14/2022-1/1/2023: Reser parking lot modifications & temporary crosswalk at SW 26th Street

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For work related to the Completing Reser Stadium project, the South Reser parking lot entrance/exit to SW 26th Street will be temporarily moved to the south to allow for construction of the new wellness center. Both entrance and exit will be limited to one lane with a detour in place once in the parking lot. The existing crosswalk will be closed and a new temporary crosswalk will be added across SW 26th Street. Additional pedestrian crossings will be added in the parking lot to ensure safe crossing around the construction site. Five ADA spaces have been temporarily relocated to the adjacent drive aisle. The parking lot and crosswalk modifications are scheduled to start on Monday, February 14, 2022 through Sunday, January 1, 2023.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Deena Magana at 541-737-8836.

Reser parking lot area map

1/24-1/25/2022: Partial road lane closure scheduled for SW Campus Way

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As part of the 20 & 21 West Greenhouse project, a portion of one lane of SW Campus Way will be closed to traffic between SW 30th and 35th Streets for concrete work at the adjacent sidewalk. The closure is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily on Monday, January 24, 2022 and Tuesday, January 25, 2022. The below map shows the street lane closure area and ongoing pedestrian sidewalk detours. One lane of the road is needed to stage the concrete and pump trucks to pour a new retaining wall, sidewalk/ramp, and stairs. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic using the other lane in this area. The two-lane street will not be fully closed. Wednesday, January 26, 2022 will be used as a backup day if weather delays concrete pours. 

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Amy Keene at 541-737-5312 or Project Manager John Doty at 541-737-5302.

1/10-1/14/2022: Scheduled traffic detour on SW 26th Street near entrance to Reser Stadium lot

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For work related to the Completing Reser Stadium project, southbound traffic along SW 26th Street near the entrance to the Reser Stadium Parking lot will be diverted into the northbound lane while excavation and pipe installation work is occurring in the closed lane. Flaggers will be used at three locations to separate vehicular traffic from construction workers and equipment. SW 26th Street, access to the Reser Stadium parking lot and adjacent lots will be accessible. All lanes of traffic will reopen at end of shift each day. Construction activities and lane closures will occur between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily from Monday, January 10, 2022 through Friday, January 14, 2022.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Deena Magana at 541-737-8836.

SW 26th Street detour area map

1/10-1/11/2022: Additional full closure dates for SW Benton Place

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For continued utility work related to the Arts and Education Complex project, an additional full closure of SW Benton Place is scheduled. The additional closure starts on Monday, January 10, 2022 through Tuesday, January 11, 2022. There will be minimal impacts to parking. SW Benton Place will reopen over the weekend before the additional closure starts next Monday.

For questions or comments on this work, contact Construction Manager Ryan Wilson at 503-779-3488.

SW Benton place area map

1/3-1/10/2022: Temporary closures and impacts for Completing Reser Stadium project work

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For work related to the Completing Reser Stadium project, starting on Monday, January 3, 2022 through Monday, January 10, 2022, a temporary entrance and exit driveway will be constructed along SW 26th Street and five ADA parking spaces will be temporarily closed. A temporary sidewalk closure along SW 26th Street is also planned.

On Monday, January 10, 2022, the temporary driveway areas along SW 26th Street will reopen to all traffic, parking lot fencing for the scheduled implosion of the stadium’s west side on January 7, 2022 will be removed, and site fencing for the new wellness clinic will be set up. Temporary traffic impacts along SW 26th Street related to conduit installation work being performed by Pacific Power are also expected. One lane of traffic along SW 26th Street will remain open while work is being performed.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Deena Magana at 541-737-8836.

Reser Stadium area map

12/20-12/23/2021: Partial closure of SW Benton Place

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For work related to the Arts and Education Complex project, a partial closure of SW Benton Place is scheduled to allow for utility work. There will be no full closure of the road and minimal impacts to parking. The partial closure starts on Monday, December 20, 2021 through Thursday, December 23, 2021.

For questions or comments on this work, contact Construction Manager Ryan Wilson at 503-779-3488.

SW Benton Place area map