Starting 9/1/2021: Tree removal work for Community Hall Slope Project

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As part of the Community Hall Slope Project, tree removal work in the project area is scheduled to start on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 through Friday, September 3, 2021. Additional work associated with the project is scheduled to continue on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, starting at the east side of Furman Hall.

Oregon State University began work in early July 2021 to update the area shown in this map image to provide access through this portion of OSU’s Corvallis campus for all people. ADA improvements related to the project will also require reconstruction of building entrances to Gladys Valley, the Pharmacy Building and Joyce Collin Furman Hall. There will be an open entrance to each building at all times. 

We will work to accommodate the needs of users working within the project area, but there will be disruptions to many day-to-day activities. If you have specific concerns regarding this project and how it may impact you or your work, please contact with Project Manager Lindsey Austin at 541-990-7720, to work through any issues.

Community Hall Slope Project work area

8/30-9/21/2021: Monroe Ave. and 16th Street parking lot closure

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As part of the Graf Hall Renovation Project, the Monroe Ave. and 16th Street parking lot (lot #3221), located south of Graf Hall, will be closed for construction starting on Monday, August 30, 2021 through Tuesday, September 21, 2021. The accessible spaces at the east end of the lot adjacent to Merryfield Hall will remain open.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager David Amundson at 541-737-2760.

Lot #3221 closure area map

8/23-9/13/2021: Partial Kerr parking lot shutdown for waterline installation

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As part of the Arts and Education Complex project, half of the Kerr parking lot will be closed for waterline construction. Work is scheduled to start on Monday, August 23, 2021 through Monday, September 13, 2021.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Rick Freeman at 541-231-5368.

Kerr parking lot area map

8/23-8/27/21: Linus Pauling Reduced Air from Supply Fans & Air Handlers 5:00 am -11:00 am

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The air filters are being changed in Linus Pauling air handler units August 23 – August 27, 2021 during the hours of 5:00 am – 11:00 am. During this time the air from the air handlers and supply fans may be reduced a small amount. 

For questions or comments on this closure contact Dan Wombacher at 541-619-4164.

Courtesy Notice: New load restriction at bridge crossing Oak Creek on SW Western Blvd.

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This courtesy notice is being sent to Oregon State University stakeholders to inform you that the Oregon Department of Transportation has put a new load restriction in place at the bridge crossing Oak Creek on SW Western Boulevard, located between SW 26th Street and SW Grove Street in Corvallis. The Oak Creek bridge, bridge no. 07T24, is a 43-foot-long single span, reinforced concrete bridge. It was originally constructed in 1925 and widened in 1941.

Weight restriction signage has been posted at both approaches along SW Western Boulevard at SW Grove Street and at SW 26th Street.

The weight restrictions are:

  • 4 axle – 23 Tons
  • 5 axle – 25 Tons
  • 6-7 axle – 25 Tons

Please contact Som Sartnurak, the Engineering Supervisor/Traffic Engineer for the city of Corvallis, at Somkeart.Sartnurak@corvallisoregon.gov if you need help identifying alternate routes.

Oak Creek bridge along SW Western Boulevard area map

8/9-9/16/2021: Brick work and temporary sidewalk closures around ILLC

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Brick repair work for the International Living-Learning Center (ILLC) is scheduled to start on Monday, August 9, 2021 through Thursday, September 16, 2021. Temporary sidewalk closures around the ILLC building will be in place and a lift will be on-site (view map).

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Joshua Walsh at 541-737-0927 or Patrick Robinson at 541-737-2428.

International Living-Learning Center area map

8/4/21: Emergency Shutdown: Richardson Hall Chiller Shutdown

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Due to a failed chiller component, Richardson Hall will be without cooling for the next several hours while repairs are being completed. This may cause higher than normal temperature levels building-wide. An additional notice will be sent out when repairs are complete and cooling is restored. This will not affect temperatures in the server rooms or Atrium.

For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.

Week of 8/2/2021: Construction phase work starts at Fairbanks Hall

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Because the building is centrally located on campus, please be aware that construction work is starting for the Fairbanks Hall renovation project. You can expect more activities at the building site along SW 26th Street and Jefferson Way as Fortis Construction starts work on the building.

You can expect:

  • A higher level of truck traffic on 35th Street and Jefferson Way.
  • The start of demolition of the metal Fairbanks Annex building will start this week.
  • A vacuum excavation truck will be onsite for exploratory work on Wednesday, August 4.

These activities will produce noise, as expected for typical construction work onsite. We will continue to provide information about other activities that may impact campus for the duration of the project.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact construction manager Amy Keene at 541-214-1038.

Fairbanks Hall area map