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.

7/22 – Crane Activity, Traffic Flagging on 26th St. Near Johnson Hall

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As part of the Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, a crane will be working in the area between Johnson Hall and Plageman Student Health Center on Tuesday, July 22. Traffic on SW 26th St. will be controlled by flaggers at times to allow truck access to the Johnson Hall fire lane.

This project may increase construction noise in the area.

A map showing a crane location between Johnson Hall and Plageman Student Health Center.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Jason Lundy at (541) 270-0193.

Scheduled: Water Shutdown in Graf Hall 6:30 am – 1:00 pm

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The domestic hot water will be shut down in Graf Hall July 23, 2025 from 6:30 am to 1:00 pm to tie in hot water for sink in room 106. This will affect all domestic hot water in restrooms, breakrooms & custodial closets.

EH&S has asked us to remind building occupants thatwater 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, Andy Gray at 541-737-7651.

7/14 – 7/18: 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 14-18

  • Sidewalk ADA ramp work will continue at the following locations:
    • SW 35th St. and Western Blvd.
    • 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.
    • Flaggers will be present at times to direct traffic on Western Blvd.
  • Changes to city bus stops will be in effect.
  • 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. 

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

7/15 – 7/17: Construction Noise Near Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex Site

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As part of the Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, a vacuum truck will be excavating the area adjacent to Dawes House and the CEOAS Administrative Building starting Tuesday, July 15 through Thursday, July 17. This work will increase construction noise for building occupants and the surrounding area.

Flaggers may be present at times on NW Monroe Ave. to direct traffic around the work zone.  

A map showing a construction site on NW Monroe Ave.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Jason Lundy at (541) 270-0193.  

7/28-8/1: Scheduled Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Testing

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Convergint will be conducting annual fire alarm & sprinkler testing. Testing will take place in the buildings listed below. The testing will be brief and include both sounding of alarms and strobes. As part of the testing building occupants may notice occasional beeping coming from the fire panel and horns and strobe lights activating throughout the building. Signage will be posted on exterior doors while testing is being conducted.

July 28th

  • Magruder Hall
  • Oak Creek Building

July 29th

  • Western Shops
  • Western Building

July 30th

  • Agricultural & Life Sciences Bldg.
  • Energy Center
  • Hinsdale Wave Research Lab

July 31st  

  • Environmental Health & Safety Annex
  • Precision Agricultural Systems

August 1st

  • James E. Oldfield Animal Teaching Facility
  • Jefferson Street Building
  • A.A Red Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Laboratory

For questions or comments on this notice contact,  Alarm Shop at 541-737-6676.

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.

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Facilities Services

University Facilities, Infrastructure & Operations

Oregon State University

830 SW 35th Street | Corvallis, OR 97333 | 541-737-2969

7/14-7/25: Scheduled Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Testing

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Convergint will be conducting annual fire alarm & sprinkler testing. Testing will take place in the buildings listed below. The testing will be brief and include both sounding of alarms and strobes. As part of the testing building occupants may notice occasional beeping coming from the fire panel and horns and strobe lights activating throughout the building. Signage will be posted on exterior doors while testing is being conducted.

July 14th

  • Bexell Hall
  • Weniger Hall
  • Gleeson Hall

July 15th

  • Gilbert Hall
  • Gilbert Addition Hall
  • Shepard Hall

July 16th

  • Rogers Hall
  • Dearborn Hall
  • Covell Hall
  • Batcheller Hall

July 17th

  • Graf Hall
  • Merryfield Hall
  • Owen Hall

July 18th

  • Kearney Hall
  • Crop Science Building  

July 21st  

  • George W. Peavy Forest Science Center
  • Richardson Hall

July 22nd   

  • George W. Peavy Forest Science Center
  • Richardson Hall

July 23rd

  • Milam Hall
  • Beth Ray Center For Academic Support

July 24th  

  • CH2M Hill Alumni Center
  • LaSells Stewart Center

July 25th

  • Cascade Hall
  • University Plaza

For questions or comments on this notice contact,  Alarm Shop at 541-737-6676.

7/13/25: Water Shutdown in Magruder Hall 6:00 am – 5:00 pm.

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The water will be shut off in Magruder Hall July 13, 2025 from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm for the repair of a main line water leak. This will affect water building wide.

EH&S has asked us to remind building occupants thatwater 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, Jesse Nunez at 503-480-9747.

7/14 – Permenant B2 Parking Lot Closures Near Bloss Hall & LaSells Stewart Center

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As part of the Corvallis Campus Housing and Dining Vision project, three B2 parking lots located between Bloss Hall, the LaSells Stewart Center and the CH2M Hill Alumni Center will be permanently closed starting on Monday, July 14. The closure area includes the roadway and sidewalks on SW Stadium Ave. between SW Western Blvd. and Bloss Hall.

This closure is needed to accommodate construction of a new residence hall. Please see the project webpage for details. Construction will continue on this project through summer 2027. SW Stadium Ave. will be reopened to allow access to the OSU parking garage from SW Western Blvd. for game days and other preplanned events.

The following parking lots will be closed:

  • 3259 – LaSells Stewart Center East Lot
  • 3270 – Bloss Hall South Lot
  • 3273 – Bloss Hall West Lot
A map showing the planned location of a residence hall.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Managers John Doty, (541) 737-5302 or Dale Bettencourt, (541) 207-7860.