Category Archives: Western Blvd.

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.

6/16 – 6/20: 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 June 16 – 20th

  • Work will resume on Western Blvd. and SW 35th St.
  • Sidewalk/ADA ramp work will occur at the following intersections for approximately the next two weeks.
    • SW Deon Dr./Western Blvd.
    • SW Ivy Place/Western Blvd.
    • SW Sagebrush Dr./SW 35th St.
  • Western Blvd. and SW 35th St. will remain open to traffic. Traffic will be limited to a single lane at times.
A map showing work zones along SW Western Blvd and SW 35th St.

Other impacts

  • Bicyclists may be directed to the roadway if bike lane closures are needed.
  • Sidewalks may be unavailable at various times in these areas and pedestrians will be directed to detour.
  • Access to local driveways will be maintained.
  • See https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts for city bus information.

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

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