Category Archives: Sidewalk Closure

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. 

UPDATE: Walkway Closures on SW 30th St., 8/19 – 8/22

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This is an update on a previous notification.

Please note: two pedestrian walkways crossing SW 30th St. will be closed to allow for work happening at the intersection of SW 30th St. and Jefferson Way. The impacted walkways are located south of Jefferson Way at Reed Lodge and SW Intramural Lane.

A map showing walkway closures on SW 30th St.

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

8/18 – 9/1: SW 15th St. Sidewalk Closed, Jefferson Way to Washington Ave.

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The west sidewalk on SW 15th St. will be closed between SW Jefferson Way and SW Washington Ave. starting Monday, August 18 through Monday, September 1. The closure is necessary to accommodate electrical trenching work happening in the area.

There will be occasional lane closures and traffic pattern shifts in this section of SW 15th St., but the street will remain open for vehicles.

Other possible impacts include noise, dust and mud near the work area.

A map showing a sidewalk closure on SW 15th St.

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

8/12: Pride Center Parking Lot Entry & Sidewalks Closed

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Due to tree removal work happening at the Pride Center, the A Avenue entrance to the parking lot west of the Pride Center will be closed on Tuesday, August 12. Other entrances to the parking lot will remain open. The Pride Center will remain open, but the sidewalk on the west side of the building and the back patio will be closed. 

Other possible impacts include dust and noise from the tree work.

A map showing a closure of a parking lot entry point.

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

8/11 – 8/21: MU Southwest Entrance and Area Sidewalks Closed

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Due to work occurring in MU Lanes and Games, the southwest entrance to Memorial Union will be closed starting Monday, August 11 through Thursday, August 21. The sidewalk immediately surrounding the southwest entrance will be closed through 8/21. A delivery truck will be parked in the westbound lane on Jefferson Way, outside the southwest entrance, for the duration of the project.

The loading dock on the south side of Memorial Union will remain accessible. ADA access to the building and elevators will be available via the north and southeast entrances.

A map showing a building entrance and sidewalk closure at Memorial Union.

Additionally, sidewalks on all sides of Memorial Union and the Student Experience Center will be intermittently closed starting Wednesday, August 13 through Wednesday, August 20 to accommodate exterior maintenance work. This includes sections of sidewalk on SW Waldo Place, SW Jefferson Way and SW 26th St. Signage will be in place to alert pedestrians to detours. Access to the Plaza area will be maintained for an event occurring on 8/14.

A map showing a sidewalk closure surrounding Memorial Union and the Student Experience Center.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Scylise Little.

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.

7/14 – 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.