Category Archives: Street/Roadway Closures

10/27-10/28: Emergency Street Closure- Southbound Lane of 30th Street between Orchard Ave & Campus Way including the East parking lot exit of Wiegand Hall

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Due to emergency unexpected removal of a potentially dangerous tree limb, the Southbound Lane of 30th Street between Orchard Ave and Campus Way including the East parking lot exit of Wiegand hall will be closed October 27-28, 2025.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Todd Cross at 541-737-6741.

10/20 – 10/24: SW 35th St. Closed from Western Blvd. to Washington Way

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This is an update on an ongoing waterline replacement project led by the city of Corvallis.

UPDATE: SW 35th St. will be closed to thru traffic from Western Blvd. to Washington Way starting Monday, October 20 – Friday, October 24

Please see details and map below.

10/20 – 10/24: SW 35th St. closed to all thru traffic

  • Local access for OSU and residents allowed
  • Emergency vehicles will be permitted in this area
  • Drivers should expect to encounter lane shifts and intermittent lane closures
  • Bicyclists will be directed to ride with traffic as needed.
  • Pedestrians may use sidewalks but should expect changes and detours – observe signage.
  • Any changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
  • Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at: https://transportation.oregonstate.edu/beaver-bus/beaver-bus-route-changes

Western Blvd: intermittent lane shifts and lane closures to accommodate work happening near SW Deon Dr. and SW West Hills Blvd. There will be a one-day closure at the intersection of Deon Dr. and Western Blvd. Access to The Retreat will be maintained via Sagebrush Dr. during the intersection closure.

Water shut-offs

  • Contractor will be coordinating shut-offs during service tie-overs with the impacted owner/occupants.
A map showing a road closure on SW 35th St. between Western Blvd. and Washington Way.

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

REMINDER: Full Road Closure SW 26th St. Near Dixon Rec Center

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As part of renovation work happening at Dixon Recreation Center, a section of SW 26th St. will be fully closed in both directions between SW Washington Way and SW Intramural Lane. The closure will be effect on Wednesday, October 8 from 6:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. The west entrance at Dixon Rec Center will be closed from 9 – 11 A.M. A flagger will be present to help direct pedestrians around the work zone.

Beaver Bus and Corvallis Transit routes may be impacted. Please check with transit providers for route updates.

The east sidewalk on SW 26th St. will be closed in this area. The west sidewalk will remain open. A section of parking spaces and the bike shelter in front of Dixon Rec Center will be closed.

A map showing a road closure on SW 26th St.

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

10/8: SW 26th St. Closed Near Dixon Rec Center

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As part of renovation work happening at Dixon Recreation Center, a section of SW 26th St. will be fully closed in both directions between SW Washington Way and SW Intramural Lane. The closure will be effect on Wednesday, October 8 from 6:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. The west entrance at Dixon Rec Center will be closed from 9 – 11 A.M. A flagger will be present to help direct pedestrians around the work zone.

Beaver Bus and Corvallis Transit routes may be impacted. Please check with transit providers for route updates.

The east sidewalk on SW 26th St. will be closed in this area. The west sidewalk on SW 26th St. will remain open. A section of parking spaces and the bike shelter in front of Dixon Rec Center will be closed.

A map showing a road closure on SW 26th St. near Dixon Recreation Center.

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

Steam Line Work Between Austin and Sackett Starts 9/29

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Construction work to replace a steam line between Austin Hall and Sackett Hall will begin on Monday, September 29 and continue through February 2026. The street and sidewalks will be closed in this area.

Building occupants and those in the surrounding area may notice noise, debris, equipment and other construction activity.

A map showing a work zone between Sackett Hall and Austin Hall.

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

9/29 – 10/17: SW 35th St. & Washington Way Closed at Railroad Crossing

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This is an update on an ongoing waterline replacement project led by the city of Corvallis.

9/29 – 10/17: SW 35th St. will be fully closed to through traffic at the railroad crossing. Washington Way will be closed between SW 30th – 35th St. Local access for some OSU employees and vehicles will be permitted, but detours will be in place.

Please see details and links to maps below.

OSU Game Day, 9/26 – SW 35th St. will be reopened by 3 p.m. to accommodate Game Day traffic on Friday and over the weekend.

9/29 – 10/17: SW 35th St. closed at railroad crossing, Washington Way closed between SW 30-35th St.

  • Closures will be in effect at all times, including nights and weekends.
  • Emergency vehicles must detour around the area.
  • Local access to OSU facilities permitted, but with significant detours.
    • Western Building & Shops, Oak Creek Urban Center for Horticulture and UHDS – approach from the south.
    • Physical Plants, Biological Curation Building & Boneyard area – approach from Washington Way and cross SW 35th St. east-west.
      • Local access through closure zones will be permitted for OSU vehicles when traveling to these facilities.
      • No right or left turn permitted onto SW 35th St. from Washington Way. OSU vehicles must cross SW 35th St. east-west on Washington Way and then use SW 30th St. as a detour.
Access to OSU facilities west of 35th St.
Map of detour on SW 35th St.
Access to OSU Facilities south of the railroad crossing.

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

SW 35th St. CLOSED at Railroad Crossing Starting 9/23

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The city of Corvallis will resume work on a waterline replacement project on SW 35th St. next week. SW 35th St. will be closed to through traffic between the Oak Creek Bridge and the railroad crossing starting on Tuesday, September 23. Local access will be available for residents and OSU facilities, but no through traffic will be permitted.

  • SW 35th St. will remain closed overnight and during weekends.
  • Emergency vehicles must detour around the closure – there will not be room for vehicles to pass through the work zone.
  • Bicycle lanes will be closed.
  • The sidewalk will remain open on one side of street, but pedestrians will need to follow signage and switch sides as work progresses.
  • Any changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the city’s website: https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
  • Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at: https://transportation.oregonstate.edu/beaver-bus/beaver-bus-route-changes
A map showing a road closure on SW 35th St.

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

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. 

8/19 – 8/22: Jefferson Way/30th St. Intersection Closure

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The intersection at SW Jefferson Way and SW 30th St. will be closed to east-west traffic starting Tuesday, August 19 through Friday, August 22. North-south travel on SW 30th St. will be permitted, but vehicles traveling east-west on SW Jefferson Way will be restricted from crossing SW 30th St.

The south crosswalk at the intersection will be closed. The north crosswalk will remain open for pedestrians.

A map showing a road closure at the intersection of SW Jefferson Way and SW 30th St.

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

8/12: Memorial Place Closed, Campus Way to Plageman

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As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant Project, SW Memorial Place will be closed between SW Campus Way and Plageman Student Health Center to allow for crane activity and equipment delivery. The closure will be in effect starting Tuesday, August 12 from 5 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

The east entrance to Kelley Engineering Center may be intermittently unavailable. Service parking spaces in this section of Memorial Place will be closed. The east sidewalk on Memorial Place will remain open for pedestrians.

A map showing a road closure on SW Memorial Place.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Tarrigon Van Denburg at (714) 390-5313.