Category Archives: Street Lane Closure

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

4/7 – 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

3/19 – 4/9: Washington Way Closed Between 26th-30th St. & 26th St. Southbound Lane Closed

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This notification involves a road closure and a detour for vehicles. Please read carefully.

As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, SW Washington Way will be closed between SW 26th and SW 30th St. starting on Wednesday, March 19 through Wednesday, April 9. 

The southbound lane of SW 26th St. will also be closed between SW Jefferson Way and SW Washington Way. No southbound traffic will be permitted through the area. The northbound lane will remain open. Southbound vehicles will detour down Jefferson Way. Signs will be in place to direct traffic.  

The west sidewalk on SW 26th St. will be closed between SW Jefferson Way and SW Washington Way. The east sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians.

A map showing a road closure on SW Washington Way between SW 26th and SW 30th St. The southbound lane on SW 26th St. and the west sidewalk are also marked as closed.

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

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

2/20 – Hinsdale Parking Lot & Jefferson Way Lane Closure

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As part of the Hinsdale Lab Addition project, the parking lot on the east side of the Hinsdale Wave Research Lab will be closed along with the eastbound lane on SW Jefferson Way. This closure will be in effect on Thursday, February 20 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The south sidewalk on Jefferson Way will also be closed in this area. Pedestrians may use the north sidewalk as a detour.

Flaggers will be present to direct traffic.

The east entrance of Hinsdale Wave Research Lab will be closed. The north entrance will remain open.

A map showing a street lane closure on SW Jefferson Way in front of Hinsdale Wave Research Lab.

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

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

1/27 – 2/14: Hinsdale Parking Lot & Jefferson Way Lane Closure

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As part of the Hinsdale Lab Addition project, the parking lot on the east side of the Hinsdale Wave Research Lab will be closed along with the westbound lane on SW Jefferson Way. This closure will be in effect starting on Monday, January 27 through Friday, February 14. The south sidewalk on Jefferson Way will also be closed in this area. Pedestrians may use the north sidewalk as a detour.

Flaggers will be present to direct traffic and assist pedestrians.

The east entrance of Hinsdale Wave Research Lab will be closed. The north entrance will remain open.

Other possible impacts include noise near the work area.

A map showing a street lane, parking lot and sidewalk closure on SW Jefferson Way, near Hinsdale Wave Research Lab.

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

12/18 – 12/20: Hinsdale Parking Lot & Jefferson Way Lane Closure

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As part of the Hinsdale Lab Addition project, the parking lot on the east side of the Hinsdale Wave Research Lab will be closed along with the westbound lane on SW Jefferson Way. This closure will be in effect starting on Wednesday, December 18 through Friday, December 20. The south sidewalk on Jefferson Way will also be closed in this area. Pedestrians may use the north sidewalk as a detour. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic and assist pedestrians.

The east entrance of Hinsdale Wave Research Lab will be closed. The north entrance will remain open.

Other possible impacts include noise near the work area.

A map showing a street lane, parking lot and sidewalk closure on SW Jefferson Way, near Hinsdale Wave Research Lab.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Liz Roach at (701) 371-2938.

SW 35th St. Flagging & Single Lane Closures Starting on 12/4

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Starting on Wednesday, December 4, NW Natural will be working to relocate a gas line on SW 35th St. in preparation for a water line replacement project managed by the city of Corvallis, which will begin later this winter. Traffic on SW 35th St. north of Western Blvd will be reduced to a single lane in some sections and flaggers will be present to direct vehicles through the work zones. Drivers should be prepared for delays.

This notice may be updated as the work progresses and information becomes available.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact OSU Project Manger Scott Bond at (541) 974-2520.

12/5 – SW Campus Way Single Lane Traffic & Sidewalk Closure

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As part of the Withycombe Hall Renovation project, the eastbound lane on SW Campus Way will  be closed between SW 30th St. and Nash Hall on Thursday, December 5, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Both the north and south sidewalks in this section of Campus Way will be closed.

Flaggers will be present to direct vehicles and pedestrians through the work zone.

Other possible impacts include noise near the work area.

A map showing a street lane and sidewalk closure on SW Campus Way between SW 30th St. and Nash Hall.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Liz Roach at (701) 371-2938.