SW 26th St. and SW 30th St. Closed at Washington Way Starting 8/24

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Due to railroad crossing work conducted by Union Pacific, two longer-term closures will occur along Washington Way at the intersections of SW 26th and SW 30th St. These closures will begin the week of August 24 and be in effect through mid-September. The intersections will be closed in all directions. No through traffic will be permitted. Please see schedule below.

  • 8/24 – 9/11: intersection at Washington Way and SW 26th St. closed in all directions. NO through traffic permitted
  • 8/28 – 9/17: intersection at Washington Way and SW 30th St. closed in all directions. NO through traffic permitted.

Pedestrian crossings and sidewalks in the area may be temporarily restricted. Please follow detour signage.

All closures will be in effect 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The intersections will reopen for nights and weekends. Other impacts may include noise and dust near the work zones.

Please note: these closures will be overlapping starting on 8/28, meaning that the SW 26th St. and SW 30th St. intersections will be closed simultaneously. Please plan to utilize SW 15th St. or SW 35th St. as a north-south detour. A third closure will occur at SW 17th St. starting in early September. A separate notification will sent prior to that start date.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Scott Bond at (541) 974-2520.  

8/27: SW 35th St./Western Blvd. Traffic Signal Shutdown

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The traffic signal at SW 35th St. and Western Blvd. will be shut down on Thursday, August 27 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. to allow for Comcast to install aerial fiber. Flaggers will be present at the intersection to direct traffic. Pedestrian access will be maintained as much as possible. Pedestrians should follow any detour signage.

A map with a highlighted closure at the intersection of SW 35th St. and Western Blvd.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Robert.Heiken@corvallisoregon.gov.

8/20/26: Sidewalk Closure Between Dryden Hall & Richardson Hall

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Due to a steam leak in the tunnels the sidewalk between Richardson and Dryden will be closed for access (see map) beginning Wednesday, August 20, 2026 to TBD. Sidewalk along 30th Street is still accessible. A second notice will be sent out when the sidewalk is reopened.

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

8/27/26: Sidewalk Closure between Kelley Engineering Center and Plageman Hall 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

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Due to contractor work being performed between Kelley Engineering Center and Plageman Hall the red marked sidewalk areas will be closed for access (see map) beginning Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Pedestrian access out of Kelly north entrance will remain accessible. Contractor to provide access path for HCIC workers to south gate unless lift is being used. HCIC workers will wear standard PPE. This work will also include intermittent noise throughout the closure.  

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

8/14/26: Emergency Domestic Water Shutdown in Snell Hall

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Effective Date(s): August 14, 2026

The domestic water has been shut down to Snell Hall until further notice while we repair a failed backflow preventer. This will affect domestic water throughout the building, including water in restrooms, drinking fountains and custodial closets.

Restrooms will be available in surrounding buildings during the shutdown. We will provide an update when the water service has been restored.

EH&S has asked us to remind building occupants that water will not be available to emergency eyewash/shower units, and occupants should discontinue all hazardous substance use (chemicals, unsealed radioisotopes, and biohazardous materials) for the duration of the shutdown.

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Richard Olsen at 1 541 737 7025.

Closures are often subject to changes and delays, so please visit the OSU Campus Closures, Shutdowns, and Detours page for updates on this and other campus closures.

Please forward this notice to anyone who would benefit from this information.

8/4/26: George W. Peavy Forest Science Center Emergency Elevator Shutdown

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Update: Repairs are currently scheduled for 8/26/26

The passenger elevator at George W. Peavy Forest Science Center is currently shut down for unplanned repairs.

Due to parts availability a restoral date is unknown at this time. Updates will be provided when they are available from Otis.

For all ADA accessibility and access concerns please reach out to Equal Opportunity and Access https://eoa.oregonstate.edu/ equal.opportunity@oregonstate.edu

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

8/25/26: 30th Street Road Closure, Southbound Lane between Jefferson Way and Orchard Avenue 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Due to the pruning of trees by a contractor, southbound 30th Street between Jefferson Way and Orchard Avenue (see map) will be closed Tuesday August 25, 2026 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Campus Way intersection will remain open. Sidewalks will remain open in the area but will be temporarily closed when work is being performed directly above.

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

8/24/26: 30th Street Road Closure, Northbound Lane between Jefferson Way and Orchard Avenue 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Due to the pruning of trees by a contractor, northbound 30th Street between Jefferson Way and Orchard Avenue (see map) will be closed Monday August 24, 2026 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Campus Way intersection will remain open. Sidewalks will remain open in the area but will be temporarily closed when work is being performed directly above.

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

8/13: Emmerson Laboratory Closed for Planned Power Outage

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A.A Red Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Laboratory will be closed for a planned power outage on Thursday, August 13 from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The outage will also impact freezers, irrigation around the building and the COE research trailer.

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 Thursday, August 13. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, please be sure to turn it off as well. 

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 Eric Smith at (541) 409-5037.