Category Archives: Western Blvd.

4/6 – 4/7: SW 35th St./Western Blvd. Lane Closures

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Contractors for the city of Corvallis will be returning to SW 35th St. and Western Blvd. to complete pavement markings and lane striping on Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7. This work will require frequent changes in traffic patterns such as lane closures, changes to parking lot access, etc. The fresh paint will require 10-15 minutes to cure in each area before traffic will be allowed to drive over it.

Access to the Western Building and UHDS parking lots may be limited to a single entry/exit point at times while paint is curing.

Please be prepared for changing travel routes in area around West Hills Rd./Western Blvd./SW 35th St. and follow detour signage and flagger directions.

CTS and Beaver Bus routes may be detoured, please check schedules.

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

3/23 – 3/27: SW 35th St. & Western Blvd. Spring Break Road Closures

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This notification is for the final stages of a waterline replacement project managed by the city of Corvallis. Please see details for each day below. 

Contractors with the city of Corvallis will be establishing work zones along SW 35th St. and SW Western Blvd. during the week of OSU spring break, March 23 – March 27. Workers will be grinding down the existing asphalt and temporary patches before completing the final paving and restriping. Work is planned to begin by 6:00 am and could run as late as 9:00 pm each day. 

A map showing a phased plan for road closures on SW 35th St. and Western Blvd.

The closures will occur in phases as follows: 

Monday, 3/23

  • 35th Street – Closed to thru traffic between Washington Way and Western Blvd. Local access only for residents and OSU employees. Open at end of the work day.
  • Western Blvd. – Grinding planned at SW 35th/Western intersection. Open to traffic. The traffic signal at 35th/Western will be turned off around noon and traffic will be controlled by flaggers. 
  • Washington Way – Closed to traffic between SW 30th and SW 35th St. Open at end of the work day.
  • OSU Western Building and UHDS – SW 35th St. access from the south only.
  • The Retreat – SW 35th  Street access from Deon Dr. only.
  • City buses – No impacts
  • Beaver Bus – SW 35th St. stop will be open. Buses will be on detour routes. 

Tuesday, 3/24

  • 35th Street  – Closed to thru traffic between RR tracks and Western Blvd. Local access only for residents and OSU employees. Open at end of the work day.
  • Western Blvd. – Open
  • Washington Way – Open. Limited to right turn only from Washington Way onto SW 35th St. through the end of the work day.
  • OSU Western Building – SW 35th St. access from the south only. South parking lot entrance will be open. North entrance will be closed during paving.
  • OSU UHDS – SW 35th St. access will transition from south only to north only as paving progresses. Timing of this change will be communicated with you by city inspector.
  • The Retreat – SW 35th St. access from Deon Dr.  only.
  • Beaver Bus – SW35th St. and President’s House stops will be closed. 
  • City buses – No impacts

Wednesday, 3/25

  • 35th Street – Closed to thru traffic between Sage brush Dr. and Western Blvd. Local access only to residents, OSU Western Building, and Sagebrush Dr. Open at end of the work day.
  • Western Blvd. – Open to traffic.  The traffic signal at 35th/Western will be turned off and traffic will be controlled by flaggers. 
  • Washington Way – Open. Limited to right turn only from Washington Way onto SW 35th St. through the end of the work day.
  • OSU Western Building – SW 35th St. access from the north only. North parking lot entrance will be open. South entrance will be closed during paving. 
  • OSU UHDS – 35th St. access from the north only.
  • The Retreat – Access from Deon Dr. or from the north on SW 35th St. to Sagebrush.
  • Beaver Bus – SW 35th St. and President’s House stops will be closed
  • City buses – No impacts

Thursday, 3/26

  • 35th Street  – Open
  • Western Blvd. –  Closed to thru traffic between SW 35th Street and West Hills Rd. Open at end of the work day.
  • Deon St. – Closed at Western Blvd. (North and south side). Traffic routed through Ivy on the south side and through Sagebrush on the north side.
  • Washington Way – Open
  • West Hills Rd. – Closed to thru traffic at Western Blvd. Open at the end of the work day.
  • OSU Western Building – All parking entrances open, normal access from SW 35th St. 
  • OSU UHDS – Normal access from SW 35th St.
  • The Retreat – Access from Sagebrush only.
  • City buses – Stops on Western Blvd. between SW 35th St. and West Hills impacted.
  • Beaver Bus – No impacts 

Friday, 3/27

  • 35th Street  – Open
  • Western Blvd. – Closed to thru traffic between 35th Street and West Hills Rd. Open at end of the work day.
  • Deon St. – Closed at Western Blvd. (North and south side). Traffic routed through Ivy on the south side and through Sagebrush on the north side.
  • Washington Way – Open
  • West Hills Rd. – Closed to thru traffic at Western Blvd. Open at the end of the work day.
  • OSU Western Building – All parking entrances open, normal access from SW 35th St. 
  • OSU UHDS – Normal access from SW 35th St.
  • The Retreat – Access from Sagebrush only.
  • City buses – Stops on Western between 35th and West Hills impacted.
  • Beaver Bus – No impacts.

For questions or comments about this closure, please contact Josh Bjornstedt. 

11/17 – 11/21: SW 35th St./Western Blvd. Traffic Changes

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The city of Corvallis is currently conducting a waterline replacement project on SW 35th St. and SW Western Blvd. During the week of Nov. 17 – Nov. 21, concrete and pavement work will be occurring near the intersection of SW 35th St. and Western Blvd. and in various other locations bordering the OSU campus. In addition, work conducted by NW Natural may be impacting traffic at SW 35th St. and Western Blvd.

All streets are scheduled to remain open, but drivers should be prepared to encounter lane closures and traffic pattern changes along SW 35th St. and Western Blvd.

Bikes may be directed to ride with traffic at times and pedestrians should follow signage regarding detours.

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 the following link. https://transportation.oregonstate.edu/beaver-bus/beaver-bus-route-changes

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

11/10-11/12: Intermittent Paving & Traffic Changes on SW 35th St./Western Blvd.

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As part of an ongoing waterline replacement project led by the city of Corvallis, paving work will be occurring on SW 35th St. and Western Blvd. starting Monday, November 10 – Wednesday, November 12.

Paving will start on SW 35th St. at Washington Way, progress south to Western Blvd. and then west to West Hills Rd.

Streets will remain open and local access to OSU facilities in the area will be maintained, but drivers should expect intermittent closures for through traffic, detours and changes in traffic patterns. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained. Pedestrian detours will be marked with 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 the following link. https://transportation.oregonstate.edu/beaver-bus/beaver-bus-route-changes 

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

8/4 – 8/22: SW 35th St. Closure, Western Blvd. Paving Work

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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.

Impacts on SW 35th St. for 8/4 – 8/22

  • Full closure of SW 35th St. at the Oak Creek bridge starts Monday, August 4th through Friday, August 22.
  • The bridge will remain fully closed to ALL traffic, including emergency vehicles.
  • Drivers may use SW 30th or SW 15th St. as a north-south detour route.
  • SW 35th St. will remain open to traffic on both the north and south sides of the bridge, with local access for OSU facilities and private residences, but no traffic will be allowed to cross. The bridge will remain closed overnight and through weekends.
  • Bike lanes on SW 35th St. will be closed. Sidewalks will remain open.
A map showing a road closure on SW 35th St. and a marked detour route.

Impacts on SW Western Blvd. for 8/4 – 8/7

Paving work will also occur on Western Blvd. during this time frame and traffic impacts in this area are expected.

  • 8/4 – 8/5: Western Blvd. closed between Hwy 20/Philomath Blvd. and the intersection with SW West Hills Rd.
    • Drivers should plan to use Hwy 20 to SW 35th St. as a detour.
  • 8/6 – 8/7: Western Blvd. fully closed between SW 26th and SW 15th St.
    • Drivers should plan to use Hwy 20 as a detour route. (see map below)
  • Sidewalk ADA ramp work will be completed at the Western Blvd./SW 15th St. intersection.
A map showing a road closure on SW Western Blvd. and a marked detour route.

Impacts to bus service

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

7/28 – 8/1: Western Blvd. Traffic Changes & Upcoming 35th St. Closure

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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.

Special update

Full closure of SW 35th St. at the Oak Creek bridge starts on Monday, August 4th. The bridge will remain fully closed to ALL traffic, including emergency vehicles, through Friday, August 22. A second closure at the railroad crossing at SW 35th St. and Washington Way is tentatively scheduled for the last week of August. Detours will be in place. SW 35th St. will remain open to traffic on both the north and south sides of the bridge, but no traffic will be allowed to cross. The bridge will remain closed overnight and through weekends. Bike lanes on SW 35th St. will be closed. Sidewalks will remain open.

Paving work will also occur on Western Blvd. during this time frame and traffic impacts in this area are expected. More information about the SW 35th St. closures will be communicated by Friday, August 1.

Planned projects for the week of July 28 – Aug. 1

  • Sidewalk ADA ramp work will continue at SW 15th St. and Western Blvd.

Traffic & travel impacts

  • Both SW 35th St. and Western Blvd. will remain open to vehicle traffic this week.
    • Lane shifts/closures will be in place to create work zones on Western Blvd between SW 15 – 26th St.
    • Bicyclists may be directed to ride with traffic through work zones.
    • Pedestrian detours may be in effect at the Western Blvd./15th St. intersection.
  • Changes to city bus stops will be in effect.

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

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.

7/7 – 7/11: 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 7 – 11

  • Sidewalk ADA ramp work will continue at the following locations:
    • SW 35th St. and Western Blvd.
    • Western Blvd. and Stadium Ave.
    • 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.
  • Changes to city bus stops will be in effect.
  • The intersection at SW 26th St. and Western Blvd. will be controlled by flaggers at times.
  • 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. 
A map showing work zones along SW Western Blvd.

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

6/30 – 7/3: SW Western Blvd./SW 35th St. Work Update

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The water line replacement project led by the city of Corvallis will continue June 30-July 3, 2025 on SW 35th St. and Western Blvd. No road or intersection closures are expected. Please see potential impacts below.

  • Sidewalk ADA ramp work will continue at the following intersections:
    • SW Deon Dr. & Western Blvd.
    • SW Sagebrush Dr. & SW 35th St.
    • SW 35th St. & Western Blvd
  • Flaggers will be controlling traffic at the 35th St./Western Blvd. intersection at times.
  • Lane closures may occur to accommodate the work zones.
  • Bike lanes may be closed and bicyclists will be directed to ride with traffic.
  • Pedestrians may be detoured at times to avoid work zones.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Josh Bjornstedt.

6/23 – 6/27: SW Western Blvd./SW 35th St. Work Update

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The water line replacement project led by the city of Corvallis will continue this week on SW 35th St. and Western Blvd. No road or intersection closures are expected. Please see potential impacts below.

  • Sidewalk ADA ramp work will continue at the following intersections:
    • SW Deon Dr. & Western Blvd.
    • SW Ivy Pl. & Western Blvd.
    • SW Sagebrush Dr. & SW 35th St.
    • SW 35th St. & Western Blvd
  • Flaggers will be controlling traffic at the 35th St./Western Blvd. intersection at times.
  • Lane closures may occur to accommodate the work zones.
  • Bike lanes may be closed and bicyclists will be directed to ride with traffic.
  • Pedestrians may be detoured at times to avoid work zones.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Josh Bjornstedt.