As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 17th & 26th streets will be closed to vehicle traffic to allow for storm drain installation. Pedestrian access will be maintained along the walkway on the south side of Washington Way.

Other possible impacts include dust, mud and noise near the construction site.

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

As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 17th – 26th streets and 26th– 30th streets will be closed for water line installation/testing and paving (weather permitting). North-South access at the intersections of 17th & 26th will remain open.

Expected impacts include noise, construction dust and mud near the site.

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

New Effective Date: Monday, December 19th, 2022 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Due to weather conditions and employee training needs at the asphalt plant, the closure of Washington Way between 17th & 26th Street planned for Friday, December 16th has been postponed until Monday, December 19th from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For further information about the Washington Way Improvement Project, click here.

Washington Way Construction Impacts 12/12-12/16

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

Emergency Street Shutdown Westbound lane at the intersection of 30th and Washington Way due to an apparent water main break. The City of Corvallis has been contacted and is en route to repair, unknown time of restoration.  Additional lane closures could occur as the work progresses. Magruder Hall will experience reduced water pressure while this repair is being performed.

For work related to Pacific Power system upgrades, Pacific Power will perform trenching work along 35th Street through Friday, April 16, 2021. Trenching work will occur in the following areas: near the Energy Center in the Energy Center East Lot (lot #3340), the Energy Center South Lot (lot #3339) and the 35th Street access to the Energy Center. The access along SW Jefferson Way will remain open. This work supports Pacific Power’s power infrastructure and prepares for future upgrades to SW Washington Way.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Torre Oberg, the project manager with Magnum Power, at 360-703-7432, or OSU Infrastructure Project Manager Aaron Collett at 541-207-2780. Magnum Power is the contractor working with Pacific Power.

35th Street trenching work area map

As part of the Cordley Hall Renovation project, NW Orchard Avenue will change to one-way traffic eastbound, between NW 30th Street and NW 27th Street, beginning on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. This change will be in place for the duration of the Cordley Hall Renovation through 2024.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at 541-270-0193.

NW Orchard Avenue area map