As part of a project led by the city of Corvallis, the traffic signal at the intersection of SW Washington Way and SW 15th St. will be shut down on Thursday, April 10 from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. to allow for installation of a new signal. Flaggers will be present to control traffic in all directions. Pedestrians may be redirected via signage as necessary.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Josh Capps.
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.
Due to contractor work being performed in the Memorial Union Quad the red marked sidewalk will be closed for access (see map) beginning Monday, April 14, 2025 from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. This work will also include increased intermittent noise during the first several hours of the closure.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Chris Trine at 541-737-3488.
SAFETY UPDATE: there have been escalating safety concerns at the intersection of Washington Way and SW 26th St. due to drivers ignoring posted signage, driving around barriers and attempting to enter active construction zones. Please read signs and follow detours carefully. Your help and support in maintaining a safe environment is greatly appreciated.
The intersection at SW 26th St. and SW Washington Way will be closed in all directions starting on Monday, April 7 through Monday, April 28.
East and west sidewalks on SW 26th St. will be closed between Washington Way and Dixon Recreation Center. Pedestrians and bicyclists may detour around the area using the walkway south of Dixon, bordering the sand volleyball courts. The multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way will remain open.
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.
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.
SW 35th St. will be closed to through traffic between Western Blvd. and Washington Way on Friday, March 28. Local access to buildings and parking lots on 35th St. will be permitted. Detours will be in place for through traffic. Western Blvd. will remain open for east-west travel during this closure.
As part of mechanical systems work happening at Linus Pauling Science Center, a section of the parking lot south of LPSC will be closed due to crane activity. A staging area will be established on the north side of the parking lot starting on Thursday, March 27 and remain in place through Wednesday, April 2.
The crane work will take place on Tuesday, April 1. A section of the drive lane on the north side of the parking lot will be closed while the crane is operating.
Building access will not be impacted by this project.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Ryan Wilson at (503) 779-3488.
The city of Corvallis will be conducting a sewer line project on SW Campus Way on Wednesday, March 26 from 8:30 A.M. until 12 P.M. This work will occur directly in front of the Seed Laboratory and require single lane closures in this section of Campus Way. Flaggers will be present to direct vehicles. Sidewalks in the area will remain open.
Other possible impacts include noise near the work area.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Riley Madden at (503) 522-0214.
As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant Project, Kelley Engineering Center and Plageman Student Health Center will be closed for a planned power outage on Wednesday, March 26 from 4 – 8 a.m.
What do you need to do to prepare for this outage? Please ensure that all electronic devices not connected to emergency power are powered down and that all computers, printers, copiers and other electronic devices are turned off prior to Wednesday, March 26. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, please be sure to turn it off as well. Please ensure that all fume hoods are closed before leaving the labs.
Employees scheduled to work when buildings are without power should consult with their supervisors regarding work schedules. For more information regarding work scheduling, please refer to the instructions regarding Interruptions of University Operations
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Ryan Wilson at (503) 779-3488.
Memorial Union will be conducting semi-annual generator testing on Monday, March 24. The test will take approximately 2 hours. Possible impacts to the surrounding area include disruptive noise or exhaust fumes.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Sid Cooper at (541) 979-2928.