June 2025: Annual Campus Wide Steam Shutdown

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Each year Facilities Services performs necessary maintenance on the university’s steam system, which requires shutting off the steam throughout campus, to complete maintenance services at the plant, throughout the steam tunnels and in each building.  This process affects hot water supply, heating, and all equipment that uses steam, campus wide.  The steam shutdown for 2025 will occur June 16th – June 27th, 2025.

For questions or comments on this closure contact Les Walton at 541-737-8812.

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.

7/7-7/21/25: Sidewalk Closure between Memorial Union Brick Mall and Strand Agriculture Building

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Due to contractor work being performed in the Memorial Union Quad the area in the yellow dotted line area will be impacted by construction work. The green dotted marked sidewalk will be closed for access (see map) beginning Monday, July 7 – Monday, July 21, 2025. Part of the brick mall will be closed off but access will remain. Access will only be blocked off while contractors are on site working.  

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Chris Trine  at 541-737-3488.

7/11/25: Ag. Life & Sciences Supply Fans Shutdown 6:30 am- 11:00 am

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The building air fans will be shut down one at a time to perform preventive maintenance and change air filters in Ag. Life & Sciences July 11, 2025 6:30 am – 11:00 am. Building occupants may notice slight pressure & air flow changes throughout the building.

For questions or comments on this closure contact Richard Olsen at 541-737-7025.

UPDATE: Western Blvd. Lane Closures, through 7/3

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This is an update to a previous notification.

In addition to locations listed in the previous notification, ADA ramp work will also take place at the intersection of Western Blvd. and Stadium Ave. this week, near The LaSells Stewart Center. There will be single lane closures on Western Blvd. in this area and bicyclists will be directed to ride with traffic.  

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

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.

6/30 – 7/1: SW Washington Way Closed from 15th – 26th St.

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As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, a section of SW Washington Way will be closed between SW 15th and SW 26th St. starting Monday, June 30 – Tuesday, July 1. The intersections at SW 17th St. and SW Benton Place will be closed. The closure is necessary to complete pavement striping work in the area.

The crosswalks at Benton Place and SW 17th St. will be closed. The crosswalk at SW 15th St. and the mid-block crossing between Goss Stadium and Dixon Recreation Center will be available. The sidewalks on the north and south sides of Washington Way will remain open.

A map showing a road closure on SW Washington Way between SW 15th and SW 26th St.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Eric Smith at (541) 409-5037.  

7/2/25: Ag. Life & Sciences Supply Fans Shutdown 5:30 am- 11:00 am

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The building air fans will be shut down one at a time to perform preventive maintenance and change air filters in Ag. Life & Sciences July 2, 2025 5:30 am – 11:00 am. Building occupants may notice slight pressure & air flow changes throughout the building.

For questions or comments on this closure contact Richard Olsen at 541-737-7025.

7/2025: Campus Wide Generator Testing  

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Facilities Services will be performing annual load bank testing for the below listed building emergency/ stand-by generators.  Each test will take approximately 3 hours. There may be excessive noise and possible exhaust fume odors associated with testing.  Each generator will be refueled after testing. 

Week of July 7th 

  • Magruder Hall Onan 
  • Magruder Hall Generac 
  • Lab Animal Resources Center 
  • Dryden Hall 

Week of July 14th 

  • George W. Peavy Forest Science Center 
  • Richardson Hall 
  • Energy Center 
  • Precision Agriculture Systems Center 

Week of July 21st 

  • RAIL 
  • Austin Hall & Learning Innovation Classroom Building 
  • Hallie E. Ford Center 
  • Milam Hall 

Saturday July 26th 

  • Nash Hall & Linus Pauling Science Center 
  • Agricultural & Life Sciences Building 

Week of July 28th 

  • Burt Hall 
  • Dearborn Hall 
  • Milne Computer Center 
  • The Valley Library 

Week of July 29th 

  • Pharmacy 
  • Western Shops  

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Brandon Holden at 541-737-8313. 

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.

6/23 – 7/15: Construction Noise Near Gilkey Hall

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A vacuum truck will be operating near Gilkey Hall as part of a project to install a new water main. This project will begin Monday, June 23 and continue through Tuesday, July 15. This will increase construction noise around Gilkey Hall and the surrounding area.

A map showing the construction site around Gilkey Hall.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Judd Mentzer at (541) 285-5717.