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Yes. After dark and during limited visibility conditions, a cyclist must have a white light in front and a red light or red reflector in the rear. This also applies when riding on sidewalks. ORS 815.280

In the summer, water usage increases most with single family residential customers. A single family residential customer is equal to an average of 2.38 people per household. As a comparison, a single family residential customer uses approximately 234 gallons per day during the winter months. During the summer, a single family residential customer uses approximately 341 gallons per day. That is an increase of 46%! 

As you can image, this adds up to a lot of water use in the summer. In Corvallis, we have less rainfall during the summer months than Houston, Texas! Although, we have not experienced a substantial drought condition in recent years, it could very well happen if customer demand for water during the hot, dry summer months exceeds the treatment plants' capacity. In such a situation, customers may be asked to voluntarily reduce their water use on a temporary basis until drought conditions subside. 

To get a trial date changed you must write a letter to the Judge requesting a continuance and the reasons why. Your letter must be received in the Court office within 10 days of receiving your trial notice. 

You may request a court appointed attorney at your arraignment date. Keep in mind, however, that only misdemeanor charges qualify. You will be required to fill out an affidavit that states your financial status. The court will then decide if you qualify. 

No. In order to remain fair and impartial to all people, the Municipal Court Judge must discuss all cases while acting in his official capacity as Judge, in the courtroom during regularly scheduled court times. 

Yes, we do. In 1952, the citizens of Corvallis voted to have fluoride added to City drinking water. Several years later, a group of residents wanted the City to stop adding fluoride, so a second vote was held in 1960. Citizens voted 2-to-1 to continue adding fluoride to the water. 

Fluoride, known for its cavity-fighting benefits, is of special interest to parents with young children. Studies have shown that it strengthens tooth enamel and inhibits acid production by decay-causing bacteria in dental plaque. The U.S. Public Health Service recommends a fluoride concentration of 0.7 to 1.2 ppm in drinking water. Our target fluoride level is 0.8 ppm. 

The most effective way to report concerns or requests to the City is through the online Report A Problem system at http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/report Staff will investigate and determine if there is an issue that needs to be addressed, and if so, how it compares with competing priorities, and whether there is staffing and budget capacity to address it. Examples of more easy-to-implement improvements include lower cost signs and pavement markings, when and where appropriate. In contrast, if the request would result in the installation of substantial new features or could result in a larger project, the City does not typically have un-budgeted funding readily available. These types of efforts are subject to the City’s annual public budgeting process and Council approval.

Drinking water is perishable. That is why the City of Corvallis takes steps to prevent water quality degradation from the time the water leaves the treatment plant until it gets to your tap. Laboratory professionals take routine samples from sampling stations strategically located in the distribution system. Routine sampling lets the staff confirm that our water is free from harmful bacteria and that there is sufficient chlorine for continued disinfection throughout the system. Automated, continuous water quality monitoring stations also take real-time samples from the distribution system throughout the entire day, every day, all year long. The data are continuously relayed to water system staff to assist them in optimizing water quality. See the annual Consumer Confidence Report for more information about our water quality and testing.

There will be no additional fees to rate payers as a direct result of this ordinance. The implementation of this ordinance, in addition to other programs aimed at reducing stormwater pollution, is funded through stormwater utilities fees, which you can see on your monthly utility bill. 

It's true! In the early spring, the soil has all the water it can hold. As the temperatures warm and the daylight hours lengthen, plants increase the amount of water they remove from the soil, and the amount of water that evaporates from the soil also increases. The amount of water that you apply to your lawn or landscape should equal the amount of water lost through evaporation and transpiration, often called evapotranspiration, or simply ET. Corvallis averages about 34 inches of rain and 34 inches of ET each year. Theoretically, nobody should ever have to water their lawn at all! Of course the rain comes when plants are not growing as rapidly, so many people irrigate. While one inch per week is a good average for the growing season, the amount of irrigation you apply should change from week to week. Your plants need more water in July than in May or September. Check out the Smart Irrigation and A Golden Landscape and Water Efficient Plant Guide for more information about irrigation, lawns, and conserving water.

Bottled water can be a good source of drinking water during an emergency, but it does not store well for long periods of time. Generally, bottled water does not contain a disinfectant, so microbes may grow in it over time. Because of this, bottled water should be treated as a perishable food product. Tap water does contain low levels of disinfectant and should be stored in capped plastic or glass containers. However, even properly stored tap water will not last indefinitely and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. 

Trials are set for Mondays and Thursdays. Cases are set in advance about two months. If you plead not guilty today, your case will be set within approximately two months. 

Like tap water, the safety of bottled water depends both on the source water and the treatment process. Because bottled water is considered a food product, it is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Starting this year, the FDA will require bottled water manufacturers to test their source water and the finished product once a year; however, the quality of the finished product is not government monitored. Any bottled water that contains contaminants in excess of the allowable level is considered mislabeled unless it has a statement of substandard quality. If you use bottled water, consider it a food product and refrigerate it after opening. 

The use of bottled water or home treatment devices is a personal choice, which may be based on taste preferences. If however, you use these products for health reasons, we suggest that you thoroughly research the product you are selecting to assure that it offers the level of protection you are seeking. 

Dioxin is one of a group of chemicals called chlorinated organics. These compounds form when chlorine reacts with organic materials, like leaves, woody material, or decaying plants, in the water. Formation of these compounds depends on several factors including: the amount of organic material present, the concentration and form of chlorine, and the amount of time the chlorine is in contact with the organic material. Dioxin is a highly complex compound that generally only forms when large quantities of organic material and chlorine are in contact for long periods of time. The EPA Maximum Contaminant Level for dioxin in drinking water is 30 parts per quadrillion (ppq). We have been testing for the presence of dioxin in city water since 1991. To date, dioxin has not been detected in our finished drinking water. 

The Taylor and Rock Creek facilities both treat the water with chlorine. Low doses of chlorine act as a disinfectant protecting you against disease-causing microorganisms in the water. We are required by law to add disinfectant in order to meet state and federal regulatory mandates for safe drinking water. 

If you find the chlorine taste unpleasant, try filling a container with water and keeping it loosely capped in the refrigerator. 

A few common example violations include dumping used car oil or washing paint brushes into City storm drains, connecting a sink drain to the City storm system, or dumping litter or yard debris directly in a Corvallis stream. This is, however, not a comprehensive list of violations. Individuals and businesses are encouraged to review the ordinance to learn what personal activities may be affected by this new ordinance. 

If your incident is an emergency, call 911. If you need non-emergency assistance, please call 541-766-6924.

Since 2004, the City has taken steps to improve water quality and reduce The City is Doing It's Part Preventing Stormwater Pollution stormwater pollution in a variety of ways. We've enacted land development codes that protect waterways from pollution that can occur from urban development and created a robust program to monitor construction activities to ensure best practices. In addition, the City Stormwater Program regularly educates and engages Corvallis residents, students, and businesses in preventing stormwater pollution prevention. For more information, please visit the City Stormwater Program. 

The Municipal Court Judge can grant you a continuance for you to get legal advice. You must ask the judge, at the arraignment time set by the officer, to get additional time and to have a new date to appear assigned to you. Neither the Judge nor court staff can give you legal advice.

 If this took place on a state freeway please call the Oregon State Police Office nearest you.

A known suspect is when you, or someone you know, has information that you believe will identify the person(s) who committed the crime.  This could include video surveillance, someone who can identify the suspect, or license plate information for the suspect's vehicle.  If there is a known suspect, please call us at 541-766-6924 so we can investigate the incident.  

An arraignment is the first appearance before a court to answer to a charge. When you receive a citation, you must enter a plea of either guilty, no contest, or not guilty to the court. This entry of plea is done at arraignment. 

The purpose of this policy is to clarify and describe the City’s snow removal and sanding priorities and the level of service that is intended to be provided by City crews. The City does not guarantee that streets will be free of snow and ice after plowing and/or sanding. Bare, dry pavement should not be expected. The City will attempt to maintain adequate traction for vehicles properly equipped for winter driving conditions.

Residents are asked to remove their parked vehicles, boats, and trailers from city streets if possible. The City will not be responsible for vehicles parked on the street that are isolated by snow piles due to plowing operations. 

Arraignments are:

Mondays

• 1:30 p.m. Traffic/Parking Arraignments

• 3 p.m. Criminal Arraignments

Thursdays

• 1:30 p.m. Traffic/Parking Arraignments

Sanding will begin as soon as slick street conditions materialize. Sanding operations will stop if snow accumulations are covering over applied sand, making sanding operations ineffective.

All sidewalks and walkways adjacent to City-owned and maintained property and public parking lots are cleared by the City. Public sidewalks and private parking lots are the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. Sidewalks not cleared within 24 hours after the snow and/or ice event has concluded can be subject to code enforcement actions (Municipal Code 5.04.050, Nuisances affecting public safety). 

The Corvallis storm system connects most of our City to waterways via storm drains. This means that all residents, businesses, and industries could be potentially impacted by this ordinance. 

A green bike lane enhances the visibility of a bicycle lane in places where there is a potential for conflict with motor vehicles. In Corvallis, we add these to bike lanes where automobile traffic crosses a bike lane. The dashed green strip shows a mixing zone where all users must be most cautious.

This question comes up each year when the weather gets nicer and people start working outside or keeping their windows open. This approach can’t be changed because it is the all-weather Instrument Landing System (ILS) precision approach to Runway 17, our main runway. Instrument landing systems are one of two types of precision approaches which allow an aircraft to safely land in all types of weather. Usually, they are only found at commercial airports because they cost millions of dollars. Ours was installed in the 1980’s when commercial flights were operating out of Corvallis. It is maintained by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is part of what draws business jets and charter flights into Corvallis, especially in the winter. It is setup on our main runway coming from the north because 70% of the time that is where the prevailing winds are coming from (the south). The safest direction for aircraft to land is into the wind. Aircraft use that approach each day, usually one or two dozen aircraft, including the US Army National Guard helicopters from Salem, the USCG helicopters from Newport and Astoria, FEDEX, UPS, business jets, and our local REACH Air Medical air ambulance. REACH requires this approach for operation out of Corvallis. They use it when returning from ambulance calls at night and in bad weather, and would have to relocate to another airport if the ILS was shutdown. Again, no other runway or direction would work for this approach. While we could ask the FAA to decommission the ILS at Corvallis, they normally require the airport sponsor (City of Corvallis in this case) to repay the FAA for the last 20 years of maintenance and improvements that have been made to that system. This is one of the “Grants and Assurances” we signed as part of our acceptance of FAA grant funds over the years. This would also reduce and possibly eliminate any business or charter aircraft coming into Corvallis, especially in the winter and bad weather months. Why is this approach used during the nice weather when you can see forever? Pilots are required to recertify on this system regularly, and they are not allowed to practice or get this certification training in bad weather.

Water interferes with the crack-sealing process, so we ask residents not to water lawns, wash cars, or engage in similar activities that may cause water to enter the street on the day their street is crack-sealed. 

We will attempt to plow or sand bike lanes on the streets; however, limited time and resources prevent us from plowing or sanding bike paths that are separate from the roadways.

Si su incidente es una emergencia, llame al 911. Si no es una emergencia llame al 541-766-6924.

 No, si el crimen ocurrió fuera de la ciudad de Corvallis Police Department por favor llame al departamento de policía de la ciudad que corresponda.

The City’s costs to continue providing existing services grow faster than revenue grows. As a result, the City has been cutting back on costs for a number of years, even as the total budget has grown. The City actively pursues methods for conserving and cutting costs. Significant efforts in recent years have included building solar power stations using grant monies to help offset significant electrical costs, changing to LED street lights as well as moving to LED lighting in buildings. Even with these changes and the cost savings associated with them, other costs are growing faster than revenues.

Roughly one-third of your total property tax bill goes to the City of Corvallis. If you are paying $4,000 in property tax, you are paying City taxes of $1,119 for the permanent tax rate, $180 for the local option levy, and $55 for voter-approved debt for a total of $1,354. This is about 34% of the total property taxes you pay.

Neither OSU nor Samaritan Health Services pays property taxes on their facilities used for their operations. Both pay taxes on parcels used by for-profit operations. For example, the Hilton Hotel parcel is taxed even though it is on OSU property.

However, OSU voluntarily contributes to Transit, Fire Prevention and Police Department staffing.

OSU uses the Oregon State Police Department for on-campus policing service. The City Police Department provides all policing services off-campus. In 2016, the City and OSU agreed on a cooperative effort and OSU is granting $1.2 million to Corvallis Police over 3 years to support local law enforcement. This is an unprecedented collaboration.

Corvallis Fire Department is an ‘all hazard’ department, meaning we provide fire, rescue, emergency planning and prevention services for the City of Corvallis and Corvallis Rural Fire Protection District.

In addition, we provide transport ambulance services for the majority of Benton County and a portion of Linn County (765 square mile area). Also, we provide hazardous materials response in partnership with the Oregon State Fire Marshal, Albany Fire Department and Lebanon Fire District covering Linn, Benton, Lincoln and Polk counties.

Calls for service increase as our population grows and as our demographics change with people getting older. As mobile phones have become commonplace, calls for service have increased. In addition, the Fire Department role has evolved – when people have a problem they don’t know how to handle, they often call the Fire Department. We are often called to assist community members with everything from personal care issues to actual hazard mitigation such as ruptured gas lines.

The Fire Department ambulance service is supported by user fees, and there are a number of cost recovery fees in place for responses such as non-resident motor vehicle crashes; violations of the fire code; out of district responses to ‘un-covered’ areas.

Between 2015 and 2018, the City engaged the community through open houses, public hearings, work groups, advisory committees, and a community-wide survey to create the Transportation System Plan (TSP), which was adopted by the City Council in 2018. It was during this process that the low-stress network was identified to improve walking and biking conditions throughout Corvallis. The streets chosen provide an alternative to adjacent, higher volume roadways for those on foot, wheel or mobility device.

Most of the funding for affordable housing comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), not local funds. The City enacted a new affordable housing Construction Excise Tax in 2016 which is assessed against building permits and not funded by property taxes. By state law, the City can utilize this excise tax revenue to support affordable housing.

Additionally, there is a strong desire for people who work in Corvallis to be able to live here. Without additional affordable housing opportunities, many people who work in Corvallis will continue to live outside the city and commute, adding to street congestion and carbon emissions.

Removal of on-street parking is not typically part of a Neighborhood Bikeway. However, there may be a small number of locations where parking may need to be restricted. For example, areas adjacent to intersections or where a speed hump is installed.

Emergency vehicle access will not be affected. The Fire and Police Departments review plans for treatments like speed humps and traffic circles to ensure they are designed to maintain emergency vehicle access. By their nature, Neighborhood Bikeways are almost entirely on low volume residential streets, which are not considered backbone emergency response routes for Police and Fire.

We completed a parking audit recently and meter rates were compared with Eugene, Hood River, Missoula MT, Salem, and Spokane WA. Corvallis’s current typical hourly rate is $0.50, the new typical hourly rate will be $1.00, and the hourly rate of the comparator cities averages $1.23. We are still below many of our comparator cities in terms of hourly prices.

Though proposed treatments are designed to achieve safer, slower speeds on Neighborhood Bikeway routes, we do not expect a significant diversion to nearby streets.

By Oregon law, the City may not exit the PERS system. Even if an exit was allowed, the City would have to pay its share of the PERS Unfunded Actuarial Liability since that cost is based on benefits already earned that PERS will be required to pay out.

The City Manager does not make any decisions with regard to PERS benefits. The PERS benefit structure is the responsibility of the Oregon Legislature. If you would like to see changes, we recommend you talk with your state legislators or the Governor’s office.

The vast majority of Neighborhood Bikeway streets will have shared roadway markings (also known as “sharrows”) to indicate that the streets are shared by people bicycling and driving. Some routes are on collectors or arterials for short segments and these connections will typically have already-existing bike lanes.

As major transportation projects move into the first two years of the 5-year CIP, it is important that project scopes and cost estimates are fully developed in order to appropriately inform the City's biennial budget. This additional project definition is facilitated through preliminary engineering activities that can include road safety audits or intersection control evaluations.  If these efforts are undertaken on a project, links will be added below.

As major transportation projects move into the first two years of the 5-year CIP, it is important that project scopes and cost estimates are fully developed in order to appropriately inform the City's biennial budget. This additional project definition is facilitated through preliminary engineering activities that can include road safety audits or intersection control evaluations.  If these efforts are undertaken on a project, links will be added below.  

As major transportation projects move into the first two years of the 5-year CIP, it is important that project scopes and cost estimates are fully developed in order to appropriately inform the City's biennial budget. This additional project definition is facilitated through preliminary engineering activities that can include road safety audits or intersection control evaluations.  If these efforts are undertaken on a project, they will be made available at the links below.  

Road Safety Audit: <link>

Intersection Control Evaluation: <link>

Staff Response Document: <link>

As major transportation projects move into the first two years of the 5-year CIP, it is important that project scopes and cost estimates are fully developed in order to appropriately inform the City's biennial budget. This additional project definition is facilitated through preliminary engineering activities that can include road safety audits or intersection control evaluations.  If these efforts are undertaken on a project, links will be added below.

As major transportation projects move into the first two years of the 5-year CIP, it is important that project scopes and cost estimates are fully developed in order to appropriately inform the City's biennial budget. This additional project definition is facilitated through preliminary engineering activities that can include road safety audits or intersection control evaluations.  If these efforts are undertaken on a project, links will be added below.

As major transportation projects move into the first two years of the 5-year CIP, it is important that project scopes and cost estimates are fully developed in order to appropriately inform the City's biennial budget. This additional project definition is facilitated through preliminary engineering activities that can include road safety audits or intersection control evaluations.  If these efforts are undertaken on a project, links will be added below. 

Western Blvd - 35th St. Safety Evaluation 

35th St. Lighting Analysis

As major transportation projects move into the first two years of the 5-year CIP, it is important that project scopes and cost estimates are fully developed in order to appropriately inform the City's biennial budget. This additional project definition is facilitated through preliminary engineering activities that can include road safety audits or intersection control evaluations.  If these efforts are undertaken on a project, links will be added below.   

Intersection Control Evaluation:

NW 9th Street & Buchanan Avenue 

Staff Response: 

NW 9th & Buchanan Intersection

As major transportation projects move into the first two years of the 5-year CIP, it is important that project scopes and cost estimates are fully developed in order to appropriately inform the City's biennial budget. This additional project definition is facilitated through preliminary engineering activities that can include road safety audits or intersection control evaluations.  If these efforts are undertaken on a project, links will be added below. 

Road Safety Audit: 

NW Garfield Avenue / Appendix

Staff Response: NW Garfield Avenue 

Intersection Control Evaluation: 

NW Kings Boulevard & Garfield Avenue

Staff Response: NW Kings Boulevard & Garfield Avenue Intersection 

Some segments of Neighborhood Bikeways will see localized repairs or patching. However, due to limited budgets, the priority for major rehabilitation projects is the collector and arterial system. For more information on future resurfacing projects, please visit the Capital Improvement Program’s latest adopted plan. To learn more about how Corvallis streets are assessed and prioritized for repairs visit the Street Maintenance webpage. If you see a small scale repair like a pothole you can report it to the City via Report A Problem (select “Pothole”). City staff will assess the location and determine if it is able to be repaired.

Projects are in the design phase when the scope and budget has been authorized by Council.  During the design phase, staff prepare engineered construction plans and other contract documents necessary to bid the project for construction. Engagement efforts vary during design with emphasis placed on engaging with those properties directly impacted by the project. Direct contact with property owners, general mailings, and neighborhood meetings are types of engagement strategies that the project manager may rely on. For select projects, when design has reached approximately 60%, the City can schedule an opportunity for the broader community to learn more about the project and provide “design-level input." Design-level input on a specific project does not include input on project scope or the City’s general design standards. An example of design-level input would be sharing information with the project manager about a challenge a user experiences transitioning from an on-street bike lane to an off-street multi-use path within the project limits/scope and how that transition may be impacted with the project. The City currently partners with the Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team for meeting facilitation. Meeting dates and meeting materials will be provided below when available. 

Transportation Action Team Meeting: TBD

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Projects are in the design phase when the scope and budget has been authorized by Council.  During the design phase, staff prepare engineered construction plans and other contract documents necessary to bid the project for construction. Engagement efforts vary during design with emphasis placed on engaging with those properties directly impacted by the project. Direct contact with property owners, general mailings, and neighborhood meetings are types of engagement strategies that the project manager may rely on. For select projects, when design has reached approximately 60%, the City can schedule an opportunity for the broader community to learn more about the project and provide “design-level input." Design-level input on a specific project does not include input on project scope or the City’s general design standards. An example of design-level input would be sharing information with the project manager about a challenge a user experiences transitioning from an on-street bike lane to an off-street multi-use path within the project limits/scope and how that transition may be impacted with the project. The City currently partners with the Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team for meeting facilitation. Meeting dates and meeting materials will be provided below when available. 

Transportation Action Team Meeting: TBD

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Projects are in the design phase when the scope and budget has been authorized by Council.  During the design phase, staff prepare engineered construction plans and other contract documents necessary to bid the project for construction.  Engagement efforts vary during design with emphasis placed on engaging with those properties directly impacted by the project.  Direct contact with property owners, general mailings, and neighborhood meetings are types of engagement strategies that the project manager may rely on.  For select projects, when design has reached approximately 60%, the City can schedule an opportunity for the broader community to learn more about the project and provide “design-level input."  Design-level input on a specific project does not include input on project scope or the City’s general design standards.  An example of design-level input would be sharing information with the project manager about a challenge a user experiences transitioning from an on-street bike lane to an off-street multi-use path within the project limits/scope and how that transition may be impacted with the project.  The City currently partners with the Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team for meeting facilitation. Meeting dates and meeting materials will also be provided below when available. To sign up for notices about upcoming TAT meetings, [ADD HOW TO SIGN UP FOR TAT MEETING NOTICES]. 

Transportation Action Team Meeting: TBD (meeting dates/materials will be added here when available) 

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Projects are in the design phase when the scope and budget has been authorized by Council.  During the design phase, staff prepare engineered construction plans and other contract documents necessary to bid the project for construction. Engagement efforts vary during design with emphasis placed on engaging with those properties directly impacted by the project. Direct contact with property owners, general mailings, and neighborhood meetings are types of engagement strategies that the project manager may rely on. For select projects, when design has reached approximately 60%, the City can schedule an opportunity for the broader community to learn more about the project and provide “design-level input." Design-level input on a specific project does not include input on project scope or the City’s general design standards. An example of design-level input would be sharing information with the project manager about a challenge a user experiences transitioning from an on-street bike lane to an off-street multi-use path within the project limits/scope and how that transition may be impacted with the project. The City currently partners with the Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team for meeting facilitation. Meeting dates and meeting materials will be provided below when available. 

Transportation Action Team Meeting: TBD

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Projects are in the design phase when the scope and budget has been authorized by Council.  During the design phase, staff prepare engineered construction plans and other contract documents necessary to bid the project for construction. Engagement efforts vary during design with emphasis placed on engaging with those properties directly impacted by the project. Direct contact with property owners, general mailings, and neighborhood meetings are types of engagement strategies that the project manager may rely on. For select projects, when design has reached approximately 60%, the City can schedule an opportunity for the broader community to learn more about the project and provide “design-level input." Design-level input on a specific project does not include input on project scope or the City’s general design standards. An example of design-level input would be sharing information with the project manager about a challenge a user experiences transitioning from an on-street bike lane to an off-street multi-use path within the project limits/scope and how that transition may be impacted with the project. The City currently partners with the Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team for meeting facilitation. Meeting dates and meeting materials will be provided below when available. 

Transportation Action Team Meeting (Took place June 27, 2024) 

TAT Meeting Presentation (with graphics)

TAT Comment Responses

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Projects are in the design phase when the scope and budget has been authorized by Council.  During the design phase, staff prepare engineered construction plans and other contract documents necessary to bid the project for construction. Engagement efforts vary during design with emphasis placed on engaging with those properties directly impacted by the project. Direct contact with property owners, general mailings, and neighborhood meetings are types of engagement strategies that the project manager may rely on. For select projects, when design has reached approximately 60%, the City can schedule an opportunity for the broader community to learn more about the project and provide “design-level input." Design-level input on a specific project does not include input on project scope or the City’s general design standards. An example of design-level input would be sharing information with the project manager about a challenge a user experiences transitioning from an on-street bike lane to an off-street multi-use path within the project limits/scope and how that transition may be impacted with the project. The City currently partners with the Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team for meeting facilitation. Meeting dates and meeting materials will be provided below when available. 

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Projects are in the design phase when the scope and budget has been authorized by Council.  During the design phase, staff prepare engineered construction plans and other contract documents necessary to bid the project for construction. Engagement efforts vary during design with emphasis placed on engaging with those properties directly impacted by the project. Direct contact with property owners, general mailings, and neighborhood meetings are types of engagement strategies that the project manager may rely on. For select projects, when design has reached approximately 60%, the City can schedule an opportunity for the broader community to learn more about the project and provide “design-level input." Design-level input on a specific project does not include input on project scope or the City’s general design standards. An example of design-level input would be sharing information with the project manager about a challenge a user experiences transitioning from an on-street bike lane to an off-street multi-use path within the project limits/scope and how that transition may be impacted with the project. The City currently partners with the Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team for meeting facilitation. Meeting dates and meeting materials will be provided below when available. 

When Circle Boulevard was extended from Dale Drive to Harrison Boulevard, a temporary speed limit was posted by the City knowing an official speed zone investigation would be required by state law. This speed zone investigation was delayed for several years because of the Covid-19 pandemic. After the pandemic when traffic volumes rebounded to more historic levels, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), who regulates speed limit postings statewide, contacted the City to initiate the speed zone investigation process. Like other states, Oregon relies heavily on the measured operating speed of vehicles using the corridor when establishing speed limits. Public perception of speed, or the speed we may want people to drive, are not factors that the State considers when setting speed limits.  Due to the outcome of this recent speed zone investigation, speed limits along this portion of Circle Boulevard must be changed.

Information on speed zones in Oregon can be found here.

Information on speed zone investigation basics can be found here.

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Week of  March 23, 2026 – Division Improvements

• Excavation at the corner of Garfield and Division will take place the beginning of the week.
• Middle part of the week will consist of  finishing installation of sewer work.
• Contractor to begin water pipe material prep, with the later half of the week consisting with new water main installation along the west side of the road starting at Garfield moving north.
• Please adhere to no parking signs.
• Driveway access will be limited at times while new water main excavation and installation passes driveways on the west side of Division.

Week of  March 16, 2026 – Division Improvements

• Beginning of the week will consist with tree removal , expect up to two different tree cutting services to be on site performing this work.
• Later half of the week the contractor will be potholing existing underground utilities and possibly pivoting into sewer main line excavation in isolated locations for coming replacement work.
• Contractor continuing to receive delivery materials on site.
• Road closure for construction areas and unloading construction materials.
• “No parking” signs will be placed to identify on-street parking areas where work will be taking place or equipment will be used. Please avoid parking in areas that are signed for “No Parking”.
• NWNG will be performing gas relocation work along Division separate from this project.

Week of  March 9, 2026 – Division Improvements:

• Contractor mobilizing equipment and materials on site.
• Road closure for saw cutting in construction areas and unloading construction materials.
• “No parking” signs will be placed to identify on-street parking areas where work will be taking place or equipment will be used. Please avoid parking in areas that are signed for “No Parking”.

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FINAL NOTICE - 35^th/Western Improvements

This will be the final weekly posting on this project for the near future. There may be minor intermittent work the next couple of weeks, but nothing that will result in street closures, or impacts to transit routes, driveway access or water service to the area. The final waterline tie-ins have been rescheduled for the week of January 5^th. Reader boards will be posted about a week prior to message that activity.

The street resurfacing (paving) is planned for Spring of 2026, when the warmer temperatures and dryer days return. The cold and wet weather make it nearly impossible to pave and put down pavement markings. Weekly updates will start again a week or two before the street resurfacing is planned to start up.

I appreciate everyone’s patience with this project. This year presented a number of challenges that caused this project to run a few months longer than anticipated.

Week of November 24, 2025  –  35^th/Western Improvements

 Work will include the following activities;

• Construction
  • Remaining waterline tie-in prep will occur on Monday 11/24 and actual tie-in work will occur on Tuesday 11/25.
  • Trench paving is planned at the tie-ins the morning of 11/26. No work is planned after noon on Wednesday.
  • No work will be occurring 11/27 and 11/28.
  • A long work day is planned for Tuesday, 11/25. The contractor has a noise variance to work outside of normal working hours. Work is anticipated to be taking place from 6 am to 9 pm if needed.
  • These remaining tie-ins will impact water services to the following Retreat Apartments.
    • 3775, 3765, 3755, 3745, and 3735
  • The remaining concrete work at Fire Station 2 may be occurring this week. Contractor will be coordinating impacts with Fire Station staff.
  • NOTE: Northwest Natural Gas may be onsite again this week to perform work unrelated to this project at the intersection of 35^th/Western.

• Traffic patterns during waterline tie-ins will result in the following.
  • 35^th Street
    • Closed at the rail road crossing. Local access to the OSU Bldgs and the Retreat via Sagebrush will need to occur from the south, from Western.
    • Beaver Bus will need to access the stop on 35^th Street from the south from Western.
    • Emergency vehicles will be permitted through the closure.
    • Bikes will need to use alternate routes.
    • Sidewalks will remain open.
    • Normal travel will be re-established at the end of the work day.
  • Washington Way
    • Closed at 35^th Street. Except for OSU access to the facilities west of Fire Station 2. Similar to previous impacts here, east-west travel across 35^th to these facilities will be maintained.
    • Emergency vehicles will be permitted through the closure.
    • Sidewalks/mulit-use path will remain open.
    • Normal travel will be re-established at the end of the work day.
  • Western Blvd.
    • Open to traffic in both directions.
  • West Hills Road
    • Closed to westbound traffic at the Western intersection with West Hills Rd.
    • Emergency vehicles will be permitted through the closure.
    • School buses will be permitted through the closure.
    • Open to eastbound traffic from 53^rd to Western.
    • Normal travel will be re-established at the end of the work day.

• Pedestrian travel will be maintained. Ped detours will be clearly marked.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Any changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of November 17, 2025  –  35^th/Western Improvements

Work will include the following activities;

• Construction
  • Remaining waterline tie-ins will occur on Tuesday 11/25. These remaining tie-ins will impact water service to a few of the Retreat Apartments along Western Blvd. More information regarding the loss of service will be communicated next week.
  • Concrete sidewalk pours will be occurring at the NE corner of 35^th/Western, along with miscellaneous concrete work throughout the project (ie. sidewalk panels and collars around the water meters).
  • The concrete work at Fire Station 2 has been scheduled to occur after Thanksgiving week.
  • NOTE: Northwest Natural Gas may be onsite this week to perform work unrelated to this project at the intersection of 35^th/Western.
  • Joint sealant may be applied along the asphalt trenches recently paved. This work will be weather dependent.

• Traffic patterns during trench paving will result in the following;
  • 35^th Street
    • Open to thru traffic.
    • Expect lane shifts to accommodate the work described above.
    • Bikes on roadway at times.
  • Washington Way
    • Open to thru traffic.
    • Expect lane shifts to accommodate the work described above.
    • Bikes on roadway at times.
  • Western Blvd.
    • Open to traffic in both directions.
  • West Hills Road
    • Open to traffic in both directions.

• Pedestrian travel will be maintained. Ped detours will be clearly marked.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Any changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of November 10, 2025  –  35^th/Western Improvements

 Work will include the following activities;

• Waterline construction
  • No waterline work is planned this week. Remaining waterline tie-ins will occur the week of 11/24 and will impact water service to a few of the Retreat Apartments along Western Blvd. Specifics will be coordinated with those impacted in the couple of weeks.
  • Final asphalt trench patch – is happening today, 11/7, Monday, 11/10, and Tuesday (Veterans Day), 11/11. There is a potential for paving Wednesday if needed.
  • Paving direction – Trench paving will start on 35^th Street at Washington Way and work south to Western. Then continue westward on Western to West Hills Rd.
  • Paving duration – We are expecting 2 days of trench paving on 35^th Street and 1 day of trench paving on Western if all goes as planned.
  • Construction hours – Contractor has been granted a noise variance for paving. Work is anticipated to begin around 6 am each day and end by 9 pm if needed.

• Traffic patterns during trench paving will result in the following;
  • 35^th Street
    • Open to thru traffic except for when the trench paving is occurring. During trench paving, thru traffic will need to use an alternate route or the detour that will be in place.
    • Trench paving will be phased so that local traffic will still have access either from the north or from the south. You will need to adapt your route based on how the work is progressing.
    • Emergency vehicles will be permitted access on 35^th Street.
    • Bikes on roadway at times.
  • Washington Way
    • Open to thru traffic at 35^th Street, except for when trench paving is occurring. A closure of Washington Way at 35^th Street is expected to be a limited duration (4 hours), and will be reopened as soon as the asphalt has cooled. This work is expected to be complete Friday, 11/7.
    • Emergency vehicles will be asked to avoid Washington Way during the work impacting any closure on Washington Way.
  • Western Blvd.
    • Open to traffic in both directions with lane shifts while trench paving is occurring.
  • West Hills Road
    • Open to traffic in both directions.

• Pedestrian travel will be maintained. Ped detours will be clearly marked.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Any changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of November 3, 2025  –  35^th/Western Improvements

 Work will include the following activities;

• Waterline construction
  • Hydrant tie-ins on 35^th and on Western will be happening.
  • Waterline testing for the water pipe connection that occurred this week at the intersection of 35^th/Western will be taking place.
  • Weather permitting – final asphalt trench patch of the waterline will be occurring on portions of 35^th Street and Western Boulevard. Traffic impacts described below.
  • Remaining waterline tie-in work in West Hills Road and down by Fire Station 2 on 35^th Street will wait until the week of 11/24 due to scheduling. These two remaining tie-ins will impact a few of the Retreat Apartments along Western Blvd. Specifics will be coordinated with those impacted in the couple of weeks.

• Traffic patterns will vary depending on weather and whether or not trench paving can occur. Please be ready for the following conditions;
  • 35^th Street
    • Open to thru traffic except for when the trench paving is occurring. During trench paving, thru traffic will need to use an alternate route or the detour that will be in place.
    • Trench paving will be phased so that local traffic will still have access either from the north or from the south. You will need to adapt your route based on how the work is progressing.
    • Emergency vehicles will be permitted access on 35^th Street.
    • Bikes on roadway at times.
  • Washington Way
    • Open to thru traffic at 35^th Street, except for when trench paving is occurring. A closure of Washington Way at 35^th Street is expected to be a limited duration (2 hours), and will be reopened as soon as the asphalt has cooled.
    • Emergency vehicles will be asked to avoid Washington Way during the work impacting any closure on Washington Way.
  • Western Blvd.
    • Open to traffic in both directions with lane shifts while trench paving is occurring.
  • West Hills Road
    • Open to traffic in both directions.

• Pedestrian travel will be maintained. Ped detours will be clearly marked.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Any changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of October 27, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

 Work will include the following activities;

• Waterline construction
  • Four larger waterline tie-overs to the new main are planned at Deon, 35^th (OSU Buildings), and at Sagebrush.

• Street construction
  • Work on replacement of sidewalk panels on 35^th will be taking place.
  • Asphalt trench patching is planned for the week of 11/3. Final street rehabilitation will be delayed until Spring 2026.

• Traffic patterns will include;
  • 35^th Street
    • Open to traffic in both directions 10/27 & 10/28.
    • Closed to traffic at Western 10/29 to 10/31. Access to Sagebrush, OSU Buildings and Facilities will need to come from the north on 35^th while 35^th is closed at Western.
    • Emergency vehicles will be permitted access on 35^th Street.
    • Intermittent lane closures at times with lane shifts
    • Bikes on roadway at times.
  • Washington Way
    • Open to traffic at 35^th Street.
  • Western Blvd.
    • Open to traffic in both directions.
    • No left or right onto 35^th northbound from Western will be allowed from 10/29 to 10/31.
    • Lane shifts at times on Western to accommodate the waterline tie-ins at Deon and 35th.
  • West Hills Road
    • Open to traffic in both directions.
  • Deon
    • The intersection of Deon and Western (Retreat side) will be closed for part of 10/27 & 10/28 to accommodate the waterline tie-in there. Signing and detour will be in place. Access to the Retreat via Sagebrush will be in effect.

• Pedestrian travel will be maintained, but there may be changes in whether it is the east or west side sidewalk that is open depending on how the water service connections are sequenced. Ped detours will be clearly marked.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Any changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of October 20, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

***NOTE: 35^th Street and Washington Way will be open to traffic by the end of the work day, Friday, 10/17 and will close again on Monday, 10/20.***

Work will include the following activities;

• Waterline construction
  • Waterline small service connections (2” and 1” meters) will begin this week. Contractor will be coordinating brief shut-offs during service tie-overs with the owner/occupant. Loss of water service should be limited to about 15 minutes for the tie-over.
  • Two larger waterline tie-overs to the new main are planned at Deon and at W. Hills Road.
• Street construction
  • Work on the pedestrian island at 35^th and Sagebrush will be taking place.
  • Asphalt trench patching is planned for the week of 10/27. Final street rehabilitation will be delayed until Spring 2026.
• Traffic patterns will include;
  • 35^th Street
    • Closed to thru traffic from Washington to Western 10/20 thru 10/24.
    • Emergency vehicles will be permitted access on 35^th Street.
    • Intermittent lane closures at times with lane shifts.
    • Bikes on roadway at times.
  • Washington Way
    • Open to traffic at 35^th Street.
  • Western Blvd.
    • Open to traffic in both directions.
    • Intermittent lane closures and lane shifts at times to accommodate the waterline tie-ins at Deon and West Hills.
  • West Hills Road
    • West Hills at Western closed to both directions on 10/22.
  • Deon
    • The intersection of Deon and Western (Retreat side) will be closed for a day to accommodate the waterline tie-in there. Signing and detour will be in place. Access to the Retreat via Sagebrush will be in effect.
  • Pedestrian travel will be maintained, but there may be changes in whether it is the east or west side sidewalk that is open depending on how the water service connections are sequenced. Ped detours will be clearly marked.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Any changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of October 13, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

***NOTE: 35^th Street and Washington Way will be open to traffic over the weekend (10/11 and 10/12) to accommodate OSU game day and then reclosed on Monday (10/13).***

Work will include the following activities;

• Waterline construction
  • Waterline testing and chlorination occurring this week.
  • Based on when a passing test is completed, service connections and tie-overs may begin late this week. Contractor will be reaching out to coordinate any disruptions in water service prior to that work occurring.
• Traffic patterns will include;
  • 35^th Street
    • Closed to thru traffic at Washington Way this week at least until the line testing is complete and the 20” mainline connections to existing line have been made.
    • Local Access: 35^th St. local access will be permitted to OSU Facilities and residents from the south.
    • OSU Access: Access to the OSU facilities behind the Fire Station will continue thru this week. Please travel east-west from Washington Way to the OSU access road.
    • Detour will be in place for travel other than local access. The detour will utilize Harrison, 15^th and Western.
    • The planned 35^th St closure and detour will remain in effect at all times, and will not open to travel at the end of the work day.
    • This detour will apply to all emergency vehicles and responders as well, as there is not adequate space within the work zones to accommodate.
  • Washington Way
    • Washington Way will remain closed at 35^th Street this week at least until the line testing is complete and the 20” mainline connections to existing line have been made.
  • West Hills Road
    • Westbound lane closure at Western Blvd will be in effect at times this week to accommodate the work space needed as part of the waterline testing.
    • Eastbound lane will remain open to regular traffic flow.
  • Please advise your delivery services of these traffic changes and impacts.
  • On-street bicycle lanes on 35^th will be closed to travel. Cyclists will need to use an alternate route.
  • Pedestrian travel will be maintained, but there may be changes in whether it is the east or west side sidewalk that is open depending on how the waterline work is sequenced. Ped detours will be clearly marked.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Any changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of October 6, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Work will include the following activities;

• Waterline construction
  • Waterline installation between RR crossing and Washington Way will continue.
  • Waterline testing, servicing and tie-overs of the new line to occur in early October.
• Traffic patterns will include;
  • 35^th Street
    • Closed to thru traffic at the railroad crossing.
    • Local Access: 35^th St. local access will be permitted to OSU Facilities and residents from the south.
    • OSU Access: Access to the OSU facilities behind the Fire Station will continue thru this week. Please travel east-west from Washington Way to the OSU access road.
    • Detour will be in place for travel other than local access. The detour will utilize Harrison, 15^th and Western.
    • The planned 35^th St closure and detour will remain in effect at all times, and will not open to travel at the end of the work day.
    • This detour will apply to all emergency vehicles and responders as well, as there is not adequate space within the work zones to accommodate.
  • Washington Way
    • Washington Way will remain closed at 35^th Street.
  • Please advise your delivery services of these traffic changes and impacts.
  • On-street bicycle lanes on 35^th will be closed to travel. Cyclists will need to use an alternate route.
  • Pedestrian travel will be maintained, but there may be changes in whether it is the east or west side sidewalk that is open depending on how the waterline work is sequenced. Ped detours will be clearly marked.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Any changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of September 29, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Sept 29th OSU Specific Access (click to view)

Sept 29th Sketch (click to view)

Please read the following carefully as there are a lot of complexities for travel with the work planned.

Work will include the following activities;

• Waterline construction
  • Waterline installation continues on 35^th Street at the RR tracks.
  • Schedule as follows:
    • 9/29 – Dig and prepare the bore pits on the north and south side of the RR crossing
    • 9/30 – Insert bore machine into entry pit
    • 10/1 – Commence boring across the tracks and install of steel casing. This will be a non-stop install. Contractor has a noise variance to work outside the normal working hours of 7 am to 6 pm for 10/1 and 10/2.
    • 10/2 – Install waterline pipe into steel casing
    • 10/3 – Begin making connections and installation of waterline on the north side of the tracks
  • Waterline testing, servicing and tie-overs of the new line to begin following work this week. More information to come with next week’s update.
• Traffic patterns starting Monday, 9/29 will include;
  • Game Day, Friday 9/26
    • 35^th Street and other streets will be reopened to travel by 3 pm on Friday, 9/26 and over the weekend. Closure will be re-established first thing Monday, 9/29.
  • 35^th Street (refer to attached map, Sept 29^th Sketch)
    • Closed to thru traffic at the railroad crossing.
    • Closure will be in effect 9/29 thru 10/17.
    • Local Access South of the RR tracks: 35^th St. local access will be permitted from the south only unless otherwise instructed by the City
    • Local Access North of the RR tracks: 35^th St. local access (Fire Station 2) will be permitted from the north only unless otherwise instructed by the City
    • Detour will be in place for travel other than local access. The detour will utilize Harrison, 15^th and Western. The planned 35^th St closure and detour will remain in effect at all times, and will not open to travel at the end of the work day.
    • This detour will apply to all emergency vehicles and responders as well, as there is not adequate space within the work zones to accommodate.
    • Please advise your delivery services of these traffic changes and impacts ahead of time.
    • On-street bicycle lanes on 35^th will be closed to travel. Cyclists will need to use an alternate route.
    • Pedestrian travel will be maintained, but there may be changes in whether it is the east or west side sidewalk that is open depending on how the waterline work is sequenced. Ped detours will be clearly marked.
  • Washington Way (refer to attached map, Sept 29^th Sketch)
    • Closed at 35^th St, and at 30^th St
    • Closure will be in effect 9/29 thru 10/17.
    • The planned Washington Way closure and detour will remain in effect at all times, and will not open to travel at the end of the work day.
    • This detour will apply to all emergency vehicles and responders as well, as there is not adequate space within the work zones to accommodate.
  • OSU Access (refer to attached map, Sept 29^th OSU Specific Access)
    • UHDS Maintenance Center – All access will need to come from the south on 35^th Street, including truck deliveries.
    • Physical Plants and Biological Curation Building – Access will be maintained to these facilities located behind and to the west of Fire Station 2. Path of travel will be limited to an east-west crossing at the intersection of 35^th/Washington Way as shown in the attached sketch. No left or right turns onto 35^th Str will be permitted.
    • Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture – All access will need to come from the south on 35^th Street.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Any changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of September 22, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

This is an early notice given the restart of work on 35^th Street this week.

Work will include the following activities;

• Waterline construction will restart on 35^th Street
  • Waterline installation between Oak Creek and the RR crossing will continue on Tuesday, 9/23.
  • RR excavation and bore – Scheduled start is 9/29. Local access will change on 35^th Street once we begin the bore preparations. More on these changes with next week’s update.
  • Waterline testing, servicing and tie-overs of the new line to occur in early October.
• Traffic patterns starting Tuesday, 9/23 will include;
  • 35^th Street
    • Closed to thru traffic at the railroad crossing.
    • Local Access: 35^th St. local access will be permitted to OSU Facilities and residents from the north, and from the south depending on your location. Our work zone is somewhat in the middle of the bridge and the railroad crossing and as we work northward there may need to be a switch how you approach your point of destination.
    • 35^th St. will remain open between Western and Sagebrush from the south.
    • Detour will be in place for travel other than local access. The detour will utilize Harrison, 15^th and Western.
    • The planned 35^th St closure and detour will remain in effect at all times, and will not open to travel at the end of the work day.
    • This detour will apply to all emergency vehicles and responders as well, as there is not adequate space within the work zones to accommodate.
    • Please advise your delivery services of these traffic changes and impacts ahead of time.
    • On-street bicycle lanes on 35^th will be closed to travel. Cyclists will need to use an alternate route.
    • Pedestrian travel will be maintained, but there may be changes in whether it is the east or west side sidewalk that is open depending on how the waterline work is sequenced. Ped detours will be clearly marked.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Any changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of September 15, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

• No work is planned this week.
• Waterline work is planned to restart September 25^th as preparations are made for the RR crossing on September 29^th.
• 35^th Street will be open to all traffic between September 5^th thru September 24^th.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Any changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of September 8, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Work will include the following activities;

• No work is planned for the next few weeks.
• Waterline work is planned to restart September 25^th as preparations are made for the RR crossing on September 29^th.
• 35^th Street will be open to all traffic between September 5^th thru September 24^th.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Any changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of September 1, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Work will include the following activities;

• Waterline construction will continue on 35^th Street
  • Waterline installation under Oak Creek is complete.
  • Waterline installation between Oak Creek and the RR crossing will continue.
  • RR excavation and bore – Scheduled start is 9/29.
  • Waterline testing, servicing and tie-overs of the new line to occur in early October.
• Resurfacing of Western and 35th
  • There will be a push to final pave the waterline trench before the rains come. Right now it is looking like that will be happening middle to late October. This will require a return in the spring to grind and final pave the remainder of Western and 35^th.
• Traffic patterns for game day, Saturday, August 30^th
  • 35^th Street will be closed north of the OSU Student Farm entrance (AKA Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture, OSU Apiary)
  • Access to the OSU Student Farm driveway will be two-way traffic on 35^th Street from Western Blvd.
  • Both east side and west side sidewalks on 35^th Street will be open between Sagebrush and Washington Way.
• Traffic patterns for the week of 9/1 will include;
  • 35^th Street
    • Closed to thru traffic at the north side of Oak Creek.
    • 35^th St. local access will be permitted to OSU Facilities and residents from the north, full closure at Oak Creek Bridge
    • 35^th St. will remain open between Western and Sagebrush from the south, full closure at Oak Creek Bridge
    • Detour will be in place for travel other than local access. The detour will utilize Harrison, 15^th and Western.
    • The planned 35^th St closure and detour will remain in effect at all times, and will not open to travel at the end of the work day.
    • This detour will apply to all emergency vehicles and responders as well, as there is not adequate space within the work zones to accommodate.
    • Please advise your delivery services of these traffic changes and impacts ahead of time.
    • On-street bicycle lanes on 35^th will be closed to travel. Cyclists will need to use an alternate route.
    • Pedestrian travel will be maintained, but there may be changes in whether it is the east or west side sidewalk that is open depending on how the waterline work is sequenced. Ped detours will be clearly marked.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Any changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of August 25, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Work will include the following activities;

• Waterline construction will continue on 35^th Street
  • Boring and insertion of waterline through casing beneath Oak Creek is complete.
  • Waterline installation between Oak Creek and the RR crossing will be underway this week.
  • RR excavation and bore – Scheduled  for 9/29.
  • Final asphalt trench patch to follow waterline testing and servicing.
• Resurfacing of Western and 35th
  • Timing for final paving is being evaluated. Given impacts to the schedule due to the delays with obtaining the railroad permitting, it is likely final paving will wait until Spring 2026.  More to come on paving status with next week’s update.
• Traffic patterns for the week of 8/25 will include;
  • 35^th Street
    • Closed to thru traffic at Oak Creek.
    • 35^th St. local access will be permitted to OSU Facilities and residents from the north, full closure at Oak Creek Bridge
    • 35^th St. will remain open between Western and Sagebrush from the south, full closure at Oak Creek Bridge
    • Detour will be in place for travel other than local access. The detour will utilize Harrison, 15^th and Western.
    • The planned 35^th St closure and detour will remain in effect at all times, and will not open to travel at the end of the work day.
    • This detour will apply to all emergency vehicles and responders as well, as there is not adequate space within the work zones to accommodate.
    • Please advise your delivery services of these traffic changes and impacts ahead of time.
    • On-street bicycle lanes on 35^th will be closed to travel. Cyclists will need to use an alternate route.
    • Pedestrian travel will be open on the east side of 35^th.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Any changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of August 18, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Work will include the following activities;

• Waterline construction will continue on 35^th Street
  • The bore entry and exit pits have been constructed at Oak Creek. The boring will begin Monday.
  • Waterline installation between Oak Creek and the RR crossing to follow boring and casing placement.
  • RR excavation and bore – 8/25 thru 8/29, pending RR observer and flagger scheduling
• Resurfacing
  • Will continue on 35^th, Western, and the short section of W. Hills once the waterline has been installed, tested and put into service.
  • Paving is anticipated to begin mid to late September. More defined dates on this to come in the next couple of weeks.
• Traffic patterns for the week of 8/18 will include;
  • 35^th Street
    • Closed to thru traffic at Oak Creek.
    • 35^th St. local access will be permitted to OSU Facilities and residents from the north, full closure at Oak Creek Bridge
    • 35^th St. will remain open between Western and Sagebrush from the south, full closure at Oak Creek Bridge
    • Detour will be in place for travel other than local access. The detour will utilize Harrison, 15^th and Western. A sketch showing this route is attached.
    • The planned 35^th St closure and detour will remain in effect at all times, and will not open to travel at the end of the work day.
    • This detour will apply to all emergency vehicles and responders as well, as there is not adequate space within the work zones to accommodate.
    • Please advise your delivery services of these traffic changes and impacts ahead of time.
    • On-street bicycle lanes on 35^th will be closed to travel. Cyclists will need to use an alternate route.
    • Pedestrian travel will be open on the east side of 35^th.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Any changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of August 18, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

This is the last weekly update for 11^th Street. The following work will occur next week and in the coming weeks as specified.

• Striping around the traffic circle at 11^th/Tyler is expected to be completed mid-week.
• Installation of the speed hump between Taylor and Fillmore will be installed when the paving contractor comes back to complete paving on Western and 35^th in mid- September.
• The re-installation of the bike hoops in front of the Corvallis Bicycle Collective will be occurring this week.
• Remaining landscape restorations are expected to occur in a few weeks once the weather improves to support seeding.
• 11^th Street will be opened to traffic. Expect there to be some short duration traffic pattern changes when the above-mentioned work occurs.

Week of August 11, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Work will include the following activities;

• Waterline construction will continue on 35^th Street
  • The bore entry and exit pits will be under construction at Oak Creek.
  • Boring and placement of the casing under Oak Creek is expected to start 8/18
  • Waterline installation to follow boring and casing placement.
  • RR excavation and bore – 8/25 thru 8/29, pending RR observer and flagger scheduling
• Sidewalk ADA ramp work will finish up at the NW and SW corners of 15^th/Western
• Traffic patterns for the week of 8/11 will include;
  • 35^th Street
    • Closed to thru traffic at Oak Creek.
    • 35^th St. local access will be permitted to OSU Facilities and residents from the north, full closure at Oak Creek Bridge
    • 35^th St. will remain open between Western and Sagebrush from the south, full closure at Oak Creek Bridge
    • Detour will be in place for travel other than local access. The detour will utilize Harrison, 15^th and Western. A sketch showing this route is attached.
    • The planned 35^th St closure and detour will remain in effect at all times, and will not open to travel at the end of the work day.
    • This detour will apply to all emergency vehicles and responders as well, as there is not adequate space within the work zones to accommodate.
    • Please advise your delivery services of these traffic changes and impacts ahead of time.
    • On-street bicycle lanes on 35^th will be closed to travel. Cyclists will need to use an alternate route.
    • Pedestrian travel will be open on 35^th.
  • Deon, Western, West Hills and Ivy will remain open to traffic. Possible lane shift at 15^th/Western intersection.
  • Pedestrian detours will be in place at times for the work at Western/15^th.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be in effect and will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of August 11, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will include the following activities;

• Grinding and paving will continue 8/11 thru 8/13.
• Paving limits on 11^th are from Van Buren to Fillmore.
• 11^th Street will remain closed to traffic during the day and reopened after working hours. Detours will be in place.

Week of August 4, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Aug 4th 35th St Sketch (click to view) 

Aug 4th Western 26 to 15 Sketch (click to view)

Aug 4th Western Hwy to W Hills Sketch (click to view)

Work will include the following activities;

• Waterline construction will resume on 35^th Street
  • The bore entry and exit pits either side of Oak Creek will take several days to construct
  • Boring and placement of the casing under Oak Creek is expected to start 8/11
  • Waterline installation to follow boring and casing placement.
  • RR excavation and bore – 8/25 thru 8/29, pending issued permit (detour will be in place)
• Street grinding and paving will be occurring this week at the following locations.
  • Western Blvd – 8/4 to 8/5 between Hwy 34 and West Hills Rd.
  • Western Blvd – 8/6 to 8/7 between 26^th and 15th
• Sidewalk ADA ramp work will finish up at the NW and SW corners of 15^th/Western
• Traffic patterns for the week of 7/28 will include;
  • 35^th Street
    • Closed to thru traffic at Oak Creek.
    • 35^th St. local access will be permitted to OSU Facilities and residents from the north, full closure at Oak Creek Bridge
    • 35^th St. will remain open between Western and Sagebrush from the south, full closure at Oak Creek Bridge
    • Detour will be in place for travel other than local access. The detour will utilize Harrison, 15^th and Western. A sketch showing this route is attached.
    • The planned 35^th St closure and detour will remain in effect at all times, and will not open to travel at the end of the work day.
    • This detour will apply to all emergency vehicles and responders as well, as there is not adequate space within the work zones to accommodate.
    • Please advise your delivery services of these traffic changes and impacts ahead of time.
    • On-street bicycle lanes on 35^th will be closed to travel. Cyclists will need to use an alternate route.
    • Pedestrian travel will be open on 35^th.
  • Western Blvd
    • 8/4 to 8/5 Western will be closed to traffic from Hwy 34 to West Hills Road. A detour will be in place that utilizes Hwy 34
    • 8/6 to 8/7 Western will be closed to traffic from 26^th to 15^th. A detour will be in place that utilizes Hwy 34
  • West Hills Rd
    • 8/4 will be closed to eastbound traffic, but open to west bound traffic. A detour will be in place for eastbound traffic that utilizes Hwy 34.
  • Ivy Pl.
    • 8/4 will be closed at Western. A detour will be in place that utilizes Deon
  • Deon will remain open to traffic.
  • Pedestrian detours will be in place at times for the work at Western/15^th.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be in effect and will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of August 4, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will include the following activities;

• Street reconstruction (excavation) is in progress at the intersections of 11^th/Tyler and 11^th/Polk. These surfaces will be maintained as rock until 8/8 when base lift paving will occur.
• The week of 8/4 will include
  • Base lift paving at 11^th / Polk and 11^th / Tyler on August 8^th, 2025.
• The week of 8/11 will include
  • Grinding and paving operations are expected to occur 8/11 and 8/12
  • 11^th Street will remain closed to thru traffic to accommodate the work planned.

Week of July 28, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Work will include the following activities;

• Sidewalk ADA ramp work will be continuing at;
  • NW corner 15^th/Western – remaining sidewalk demo and reconstruction
  • SW corner 15^th/Western – pour back sidewalks first part of week
• Waterline on 35^th Street will restart 8/4
  • Oak Creek excavation and bore – 8/4 thru 8/22 (detour will be in place)
  • RR excavation and bore – 8/25 thru 8/29, pending issued permit (detour will be in place)
• Traffic patterns for the week of 7/28 will include;
  • 35^th Street, West Hills, Ivy and Deon will remain open to traffic.
  • Western Blvd between 26^th St. and 15^th St. will remain open but may have reduced lanes and lane shifts to accommodate construction.
  • Bikes on roadway will apply.
  • Pedestrian detours will be in place at times for the work at Western/15^th.
  • No sketch is provided this week.
• Traffic patterns change for the week of 8/4;
  • 35^th will be closed to thru traffic at the Oak Creek bridge for the duration of the waterline work at Oak Creek. 35^th will remain open to travel from Western to Sagebrush and from Washington Way to the last private access, north of the bridge.
  • A detour will be in place during the 35^th closure. The planned 35^th closure and detour will remain in effect at all times, and will not open to travel at the end of the work day.
  • This detour will apply to all emergency vehicles and responders as well, as there is not adequate space within the work zones to accommodate.
  • Traffic patterns will also be impacted by paving expected to start the week of 8/4 on Western Blvd. between the highway and West Hills Road, as well as on Western Blvd. between 26^th and 15^th.
  • Please advise your delivery services of these traffic changes and impacts ahead of time.
  • On-street bicycle lanes on 35^th will be closed to travel. Cyclists will need to use an alternate route.
  • Pedestrian travel will be open on 35^th.
  • A sketch showing the changes on 35^th and for the changes on Western will be provided with the 8/1 update next week.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be in effect and will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of July 28, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Work will include the following activities;

• Sidewalk ADA ramp work will be continuing at;
  • NW corner 15^th/Western – remaining sidewalk demo and reconstruction
  • SW corner 15^th/Western – pour back sidewalks first part of week
• Waterline on 35^th Street will restart 8/4
  • Oak Creek excavation and bore – 8/4 thru 8/22 (detour will be in place)
  • RR excavation and bore – 8/25 thru 8/29, pending issued permit (detour will be in place)
• Traffic patterns for the week of 7/28 will include;
  • 35^th Street, West Hills, Ivy and Deon will remain open to traffic.
  • Western Blvd between 26^th St. and 15^th St. will remain open but may have reduced lanes and lane shifts to accommodate construction.
  • Bikes on roadway will apply.
  • Pedestrian detours will be in place at times for the work at Western/15^th.
  • No sketch is provided this week.
• Traffic patterns change for the week of 8/4;
  • 35^th will be closed to thru traffic at the Oak Creek bridge for the duration of the waterline work at Oak Creek. 35^th will remain open to travel from Western to Sagebrush and from Washington Way to the last private access, north of the bridge.
  • A detour will be in place during the 35^th closure. The planned 35^th closure and detour will remain in effect at all times, and will not open to travel at the end of the work day.
  • This detour will apply to all emergency vehicles and responders as well, as there is not adequate space within the work zones to accommodate.
  • Traffic patterns will also be impacted by paving expected to start the week of 8/4 on Western Blvd. between the highway and West Hills Road, as well as on Western Blvd. between 26^th and 15^th.
  • Please advise your delivery services of these traffic changes and impacts ahead of time.
  • On-street bicycle lanes on 35^th will be closed to travel. Cyclists will need to use an alternate route.
  • Pedestrian travel will be open on 35^th.
  • A sketch showing the changes on 35^th and for the changes on Western will be provided with the 8/1 update next week.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be in effect and will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of July 28, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will include the following activities;

• Street reconstruction (excavation) will be occurring at the intersections of 11^th/Tyler and 11^th/Polk.
  • 11^th will be closed to thru traffic during the reconstruct excavation / prep activity. Open at end of shift. Intersections will remain rock until base lift paving on August 8^th, 2025.
• The week of 8/4 will include
  • Base lift paving at 11^th / Polk and 11^th / Tyler on August 8^th, 2025.
• The week of 8/11 will include
  • Grinding and paving operations are expected to begin the week of 8/11
  • 11^th Street will remain closed to thru traffic to accommodate the work planned.

Week of July 21, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Work will include the following activities;

• Sidewalk ADA ramp work will be continuing at;
  • 15^th/Western
• Electrical work on the 15^th/Western traffic light will be occurring mid-week.
• Waterline work is scheduled to restart the week of August 4^th. More information about traffic impacts will be provided in the next update.
• Traffic patterns for the week July 21^st will include;
  • 35^th Street will remain open to traffic.
  • West Hills, Ivy and Deon will remain open to traffic.
  • Western Blvd between 26^th St. and 15^th St. will remain open but may have reduced lanes to accommodate construction.
  • On Wednesday, 7/23, the intersection of Western Blvd and 15^th St. will be reduced to one lane in each direction and controlled by 4-way stop. Temporary stop signs will be installed. The traffic signal will be turned off to accommodate electrical upgrades.
• Pedestrian travel will be detoured at times. Out of direction pedestrian travel will be minimized to the greatest extent possible.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be in effect and will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of July 21, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will include the following activities;

• Construction of the traffic circle at 11^th and Tyler will be ongoing.
• 11^th Street will remain closed to thru traffic to accommodate the work planned.
• Street reconstruction at the intersections of Polk/11^th and Tyler/11^th may get started by the end of the week.

Week of July 14, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Work will include the following activities;

• Sidewalk ADA ramp work will be continuing at;
  • 35^th/Western
  • Saw cutting will be occurring on Western between Stadium Ave and 15^th.
  • Street dig outs will be occurring in Western between 26^th and 15^th.
• Waterline work is scheduled to restart the week of August 4^th. More information about traffic impacts will be provided closer to that date.
• Traffic patterns for the week of July 7^th will include;
  • 35^th Street will remain open to traffic and Western between 26^th and 15^th will remain open to traffic, however, in both locations, lane shifts and bikes on roadway will be in place to create the work zones needed at the locations where sidewalk ramp work and or street dig outs will be occurring. Please note that reduced travel lane widths on 35^th Street at the south leg of Western/35^th intersection will still be in place. Please drive slowly and use caution when travelling in this location.
  • Flagging control on Western between 26^th and 15^th will be in effect at times this week.
  • West Hills, Western, Ivy and Deon will remain open to traffic.
  • No sketch is provided this week.
• Pedestrian travel will be detoured at times. Out of direction pedestrian travel will be minimized to the greatest extent possible.
• The new ADA ramps at Stadium/Western intersection will be open and fully accessible.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be in effect and will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of July 14, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will include the following activities;

• Work will begin on construction of the Traffic circle located in the intersection of 11^th and Tyler.
  • 11^th street will be closed to through traffic between Harrison Blvd. and Polk Ave. during working hours.
  • Tyler Ave. will be closed to through traffic between 10^th St. and 12^th St. during working hours
  • During nonwork hours use extreme caution when maneuvering around the construction zone in the intersection of 11^th and Tyler.

Week of July 7, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Work will include the following activities;

• Sidewalk ADA ramp work will be continuing at;
  • 35^th/Western
  • Western/Stadium Avenue
  • Sawcutting will be occurring on Western between 26^th and 15^th.
• Waterline work is scheduled to restart the week of August 4^th. More information about traffic impacts will be provided closer to that date.
• Traffic patterns for the week of July 7^th will include;
  • 35^th Street will remain open to traffic and Western between 26^th and 15^th will remain open to traffic, however, in both locations, lane shifts and bikes on roadway will be in place to create the work zones needed at the locations where sidewalk ramp work will be occurring. Please note that reduced travel lane widths on 35^th Street at the south leg of Western/35^th intersection will still be in place. Please drive slowly and use caution when traveling in this location.
  • Flagging control at the intersection of Western and 26^th will be in effect at times this week.
  • West Hills, Western, Ivy and Deon will remain open to traffic.
  • No sketch is provided this week.
• Pedestrian travel will be detoured at times. Out of direction pedestrian travel will be minimized to the greatest extent possible.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be in effect and will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of July 7, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

No work planned for 11^th Street until the week of July 14^th.

Week of June 30, 2025 –  35^th/Western Improvements

Work will include the following activities;

• Sidewalk ADA ramp work will be continuing at;
  • Deon/Western
  • Sagebrush/35^th
  • 35^th/Western
• Waterline work is scheduled to restart the week of August 4^th. More information about traffic impacts will be provided closer to that date.
• Traffic patterns for the week of June  30^th will include;
  • 35^th Street will remain open to traffic, however lane shifts and bikes on roadway will be in place to create the work zones needed at the locations where sidewalk ramp work will be occurring. Please note that reduced travel lane widths on 35^th Street at the south leg of Western/35^th intersection will be in place. Please drive slowly and use caution when traveling in this location.
  • West Hills, Western, Ivy and Deon will remain open to traffic.
• Pedestrian travel will be detoured at times. Out of direction pedestrian travel will be minimized to the greatest extent possible.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be in effect and will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of June 30, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

No work planned for 11^th Street until the week of July 11^th.

Week of June 23, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

Work will include the following activities;

• Sidewalk ADA ramp work will be continuing at;
  • Deon/Western
  • Ivy/Western
  • Sagebrush/35^th
• Sidewalk ADA ramp work will begin;
  • 35^th/Western
• Waterline work is still on hold. More information provided next update.
• Traffic patterns for the week of June  23^rd will include;
  • Western will remain open to traffic. Lane shifts and bikes on roadway will be in place to create the work zones needed at the locations where sidewalk ramp work will be occurring.
  • 35^th will remain open to traffic. Lane shifts and bikes on roadway will be in place to create the work zones needed at the locations where sidewalk ramp work will be occurring.
  • Flagging at the intersection of 35^th/Western will be in place at times.
  • West Hills will remain open to traffic.
  • Ivy Place may be closed at times and a detour to Deon will be established.
  • Deon, south of Western, may be closed at times and a detour to Ivy will be established.
  • No sketch is provided this week.
• Pedestrian travel will be detoured at times. Out of direction pedestrian travel will be minimized to the greatest extent possible.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of June 23, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will continue on 11^th Street as follows;

• Landscape restorations and cleanup will be occurring.
• Street paving isn’t planned until late-July, early-August.
• Traffic patterns for the week of June 23^rd will include;
  • 11^th Street will remain open to traffic.
  • Pedestrian detours may still be in place a select location or two.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.

Week of June 16, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

Work will start up again this week and will include the following activities;

• Sidewalk ADA ramp work at Deon/Western and at Ivy/Western and possible work at Sagebrush/35^th will be taking place and expected to last a couple of weeks.
• Waterline work is still on hold. More information provided next update.
• Traffic patterns for the week of June 16^th will include;
  • Western will remain open to traffic. Lane shifts and bikes on roadway will be in place to create the work zones needed at the locations where sidewalk ramp work will be occurring.
  • 35^th will remain open to traffic. Lane shifts and bikes on roadway will be in place to create the work zones needed at the locations where sidewalk ramp work will be occurring.
  • West Hills will remain open to traffic.
  • Ivy Place may be closed at times and a detour to Deon will be established.
  • Deon, south of Western, may be closed at times and a detour to Ivy will be established.
• Pedestrian travel will be detoured at times. Out of direction pedestrian travel will be minimized to the greatest extent possible.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of June 16, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will continue on 11^th Street as follows;

• Concrete pours for sidewalks and street repairs were almost completed last week. They will be finishing up this week.
• Some landscape restoration may be occurring this week behind and around the new concrete sidewalk.
• Street paving is not planned until late-July, early-August.
• Traffic patterns for the week of June 16^th will include;
  • 11^th Street will be opening back up to traffic toward the end of this week.
  • Pedestrian detours will be removed once the ADA sidewalk ramps are opened back up to travel.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.

Week of June 9, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

No work planned for 35^th/Western this week. Refer to the June 2^nd weekly report for project status.

Week of June 9, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will continue on 11^th Street as follows;

• Concrete pours for sidewalks and street repairs will be finishing up this week.
• Street paving isn’t planned until mid-summer.
• Traffic patterns for the week of June 9^th will include;
  • 11^th Street will be closed to thru traffic between Harrison and Taylor with work focused at 11^th/Polk and 11^th/Tyler intersections.
  • Local access will be permitted into the work zone. Please use caution and expect some delays.
  • Pedestrian detours will be in place due to the sidewalk closures at 11^th/Polk and at 11^th/Tyler. Detours will route pedestrian travel to the next block east/west of 11^th Street.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.

Week of June 2, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

No work planned for 35^th/Western this week.

Schedules have been re-evaluated from last week’s update and will start up again as follows.

• Week of June 16^th – ADA work will begin on 35^th Street
• Week of June 30^th – A full time closure will begin on 35^th Street at Oak Creek Bridge to begin digging and preparations for the waterline boring at the creek. More details on the closure will be provided as we approach this date.
• Preparations for the railroad crossing will commence following a completed crossing at Oak Creek contingent upon final rail permitting. More detailed information about street closures and detours will be provided for the rail crossings in a few weeks.
• Traffic patterns for the week of June 2^nd will include;
  • All streets around and through the project will be open to normal traffic flow.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of June 2, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will be continuing on 11^th Street and will include the following activities.

• Concrete pours for sidewalks will be ongoing.
• Street repairs at select locations will be occurring.
• Street paving isn’t planned until mid-summer.
• Traffic patterns for the week of June 2^nd will include;
  • 11^th Street will be closed to thru traffic between Harrison and Taylor with work focused at 11^th/Polk and 11^th/Tyler intersections.
  • Local access will be permitted through the work zone. Please use caution and expect some delays.
  • Pedestrian detours will be in place due to the sidewalk closures at 11^th/Polk and at 11^th/Tyler. Detours will route pedestrian travel to the next block east/west of 11^th Street.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.

Week of May 26, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

No work planned for 35th/Western this week as we are still pursuing the necessary railroad right of entry permitting. Estimated pause will be for one more week.

Work is expected to begin again on 35th Street the week of June 2^nd. Work will begin on the waterline crossing at Oak Creek. A full closure on 35^th Street north of Sagebrush and south of Washington Way will be required to complete this work. The closure will be in place 24/7 from June 2^nd through June 20^th. Updates and details on this closure will be provided with next Friday’s posting. Local access to the few residents and OSU facilities in this closed section will be coordinated. Emergency access through this closure will be evaluated and communicated with Fire and dispatch.

• Traffic patterns for the week of May 26^th will include;
  • All streets around and through the project will be open to normal traffic flow.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of May 26, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will be continuing on 11^th Street and will include the following activities.

• Sidewalk ramp replacements will continue at the intersections of 11^th/Polk and at 11^th/Tyler.
• Street repairs at select locations will be occurring.
• Street paving isn’t planned until mid-summer.
• Traffic patterns for the week of May 26^th will include;
  • 11^th Street will be closed to thru traffic between Harrison and Taylor with work focused at 11^th/Polk and 11^th/Tyler intersections.
  • Local access will be permitted through the work zone. Please use caution and expect some delays.
  • Pedestrian detours will be in place due to the sidewalk closures at 11^th/Polk and at 11^th/Tyler. Detours will route pedestrian travel to the next block east/west of 11^th Street.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.

Week of May 19, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

No work planned for 35^th/Western this week as we are still pursuing the necessary railroad right of entry permitting. Estimated pause is still anticipated at 2-3 weeks, less than that if permits can be obtained sooner. A project update will be issued next Friday.

• Traffic patterns for the week of May 19^th will include;
  • All streets around and through the project will be open to normal traffic flow.
  • No sketch this week. All roads will be open as specified.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University.

Week of May 19, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

Work will be starting Monday on 11^th Street and will include the following activities.

• Sidewalk ramp removal and replacement work at the intersections of 11^th/Polk and at 11^th/Tyler.
• Street repairs at select locations will be occurring.
• Street paving isn’t planned until mid-summer.
• Traffic patterns for the week of May 19^th will include;
  • 11^th Street will be closed to thru traffic between Harrison and Taylor with work focused at 11^th/Polk and 11^th/Tyler intersections.
  • Local access will be permitted through the work zone. Please use caution and expect some delays.
  • Pedestrian detours will be in place due to the sidewalk closures at 11^th/Polk and at 11^th/Tyler. Detours will route pedestrian travel to the next block east/west of 11^th Street.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.

Week of May 12, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

The work on 35^th/Western will be taking a pause starting mid-week and will resume once our contractor has their final railroad right of entry permitting in place. Estimated pause is going to be 2-3 weeks, less than that if permits can be obtained sooner. A project update will be issued next Friday.

• Temporary paving of the of the remaining trenches will be occurring early next week at two locations.
  • On Deon Drive at Western Blvd.
  • On Sagebrush Drive at 35^th Street.
• General clean-up and opening of all bike lanes and sidewalks will be occurring prior to the pause.
• Traffic patterns for the week of May 12^th will include;
  • West Hills Road, Western Blvd. and 35^th Street will all be open to traffic in both directions.
  • Sagebrush Drive will be closed for a few hours early in the week to accommodate the trench paving. Signing and detours to Western via Deon Drive will be in place.
  • Deon Drive, south of Western, will be closed for a few hours early in the week to accommodate the trench paving. Signing and detours to Western via Ivy Place will be in place.
• Emergency access will be maintained during trench paving on Sagebrush and on Deon Drive. No impacts to CTS or Beaver Bus is expected.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University

Week of May 12, 2025 – Street Resurfacing (11^th Street)

No work on 11^th Street is planned for this week; however, work is expected to begin the week of May 19. More detailed information will be provided with next week’s update.

Week of May 5, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

• Pipeline installation will continue on 35^th Street this week.
  • The focus for the week will be to construct the water pipeline on 35^th Street, north of Sagebrush Drive, and continue up to the bridge at Oak Creek.
• Traffic patterns for the week of May 5^th will include;
  • West Hills Road will be open to traffic in both directions.
  • East-West travel on Western Blvd. will remain open under signal control at the 35^th/Western intersection.
  • Sagebrush Drive will remain open at 35^th Street, south, to Western Blvd.
  • 35^th Street north-south travel will remain closed to thru traffic between Western and Washington Way during working hours, and will open back up to normal travel at the end of each work day.
    • The detour for northbound traffic on 35^th Street will include Western Blvd. to 15^th to Harrison. The detour for southbound traffic on 35^th Street will include Harrison Blvd. to 15^th to Western.
    • On-street bicycle travel will not be permitted through the construction work zones associated with the 35^th Street closures. Alternate on-street bicycle routes could include use of Sagebrush Drive, 30^th Street or 26^th Street for north-south direction of travel.
    • Pedestrian travel will be permitted along 35^th Street on the existing sidewalks.
  • Vehicles traveling northbound on 35^th Street from the highway will need to either turn left or right at Western Blvd 
  • Emergency vehicle access, School Bus access and Beaver Bus access on 35^th Street will be maintained the entire week.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University

Week of April 28, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

• Pipeline installation will be occurring in the 35^th/Western intersection and then moving north into 35^th Street.
• Traffic patterns for the week of April 28^th will include;
  • West Hills Rd. will be open to traffic in both directions.
  • East-West travel on Western will remain open under signal control or may be flagged at times at the 35^th/Western intersection.
  • Vehicles traveling northbound on 35^th Street from the  highway will need to either turn left or right at Western Blvd.
  • Detours for the 35^th Street closure will be in place during working hours. 35^th Street will be opened back up to travel at the end of each working day. Typical work days have been running between 7 am and 4: 30 pm. The contractor has approval to work until 6 pm if needed.
    • The detour for northbound traffic on 35^th Street will include Western to 15^th to Harrison. The detour for southbound traffic on 35^th Street will include Harrison to 15^th to Western.
    • On-street bicycle travel will not be permitted through the construction work zones associated with the 35^th Street closures. Alternate on-street bicycle routes could include use of Sagebrush Drive, 30^th Street or 26^th Street for north-south direction of travel.
    • Pedestrian travel will be permitted along 35^th Street on the existing sidewalk. The sidewalk at the NE corner of 35^th/Western will remain closed to accommodate waterline work there. Pedestrians traveling east and west on Western Blvd. between 30^th and 35^th Street will need to use the pedestrian detour to the southern sidewalk along Western Blvd.
  • Emergency vehicle access, School Bus access and Beaver Bus access on 35^th Street will be maintained the entire week.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service will be maintained on 35^th Street to the best of our ability. Notifications regarding detours or closures for the Beaver Bus service can be found at the following link. Beaver Bus Route Changes | Beaver Bus | Transportation Services | Oregon State University

Week of April 21, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

• Potholing and exploratory work into the intersection of 35^th/Western is expected for Thursday and Friday of this week. Our Contractor is preparing to continue with pipeline installation into the intersection and moving north into 35^th Street for the week of April 28^th.
• Road dig-outs and repairs will continue on Western Blvd between Ivy Place and the highway Monday thru Wednesday of this week.
• Work will include laying water service lines to meter boxes, work on fire hydrant legs, asphalt repairs on Western associated with the resurfacing portion of the project, temporary paving on the water trench line and some additional saw cutting. 
• Traffic control changes for the week of April 21^st will include;
  • West Hills Rd. will be open to traffic in both directions.
  • Monday thru Wednesday - A road closure and detour on Western Blvd. between Ivy Pl. and Highway 34 will be in place to allow for the continuation of the road dig-outs discussed above.  Westbound traffic on Western will need to use West Hills Rd. to 53^rd St., and eastbound traffic will need to use 35^th Street from the highway to get back to Western to avoid this specific closure.
  • Thursday thru Friday - The potholing and exploratory work mentioned above will require flagging at the intersection of 35^th/Western. We will be adding signage at the entrances to the Western Building off of 35^th to help keep these access points clear.
  • Normal traffic flow will be re-established at the end of each work day throughout the project.
  • 35^th Street is slated for closure between Western Blvd and Washington Way starting on Monday, April 28^th. This will be an extended closure on 35^th Street to accommodate the water pipe installation there. More detailed information regarding the 35^th Street closure will be provided with the next update, including how work will progress and how local access will be impacted. Emergency vehicle access on 35^th Street will be maintained.
  • Bicycle lanes will be closed at times and bikes will be moved onto the roadway.
  • The sidewalk at the NE corner of 35^th/Western will be closed to accommodate waterline work there. Pedestrians traveling east and west on Western Blvd. between 30^th and 35^th Street will need to use the pedestrian detour to the southern sidewalk along Western Blvd.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service. As mentioned above, additional signage will be added to help keep the driveway to the OSU Western Building clear when flagging at the intersection is occurring.
• Corvallis Transit on Western will be modified to account for the detours.  Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Beaver Bus service may be modified to account for detours and closures. More to come on this with the next weekly update.
• Typical work hours for the project will run from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Week of April 14, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

• Waterline installation will continue along Western and possibly into the intersection of 35^th/Western. Work will include laying water service lines to meter boxes, work on fire hydrant legs, asphalt repairs on Western associated with the resurfacing portion of the project, temporary paving on the water trench line and some additional saw cutting. 
• Traffic control changes for the week of April 14^th will include;
  • West Hills Rd. will be open to traffic in both directions, but may be flagged at times.
  • A lane shift and/or lane closure on Western between West Hills Rd and 35^th Street will be in place, and single lane east-west travel will be controlled via flagging.  
  • As work approaches the intersection of 35^th/Western the signal will be turned off and controlled via flagging. Traffic signal control will be re-established at the end of each work day.
  • This first closure at 35^th/Western intersection is coming up the week of April 28^th.  More detailed information regarding the intersection closure will be provided in the next update.
  • We plan to restore all lanes of travel by the end of each working day.
  • Bicycle lanes will be closed and bikes will be moved onto the roadway.
  • The sidewalk at the NE corner of 35^th/Western will be closed to accommodate waterline work there. Pedestrians traveling east and west on Western Blvd. between 30^th and 35^th Street will need to use the pedestrian detour to the southern sidewalk along Western Blvd.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service. Additional signage will be added to help keep the driveway to the OSU Western Bld. clear when flagging at the intersection is occurring.
• Corvallis Transit on Western will be maintained during this time, but may result in temporary stop closures.  Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Typical work hours for the project will run from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

[Pre-Notice] Week of May 19, 2025 - Start of Construction (11^th Street)

• Our Contractor is planning to mobilize and begin work in mid-May on 11^th Street. Work is expected to last through mid-June. Our contractor will clean up the area following their month of prep work, and will return in August for the street paving.
• The work that occurred this past week with the saw cutting was a pre-cursor of the work to come.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Typical work hours for the project will run from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Please notify me if you have any specific needs that I should know about.

The next 11^th Street update will be distributed a couple of weeks ahead of the work starting, and then every week while work is active in the area.

Week of April 5, 2025 – Waterline Installation (35^th/Western)

• Waterline installation will move out of West Hills Rd and into Western Blvd this week.  Installation will approach the intersection of 35^th/Western.
• Traffic control changes for the week of April 5^th will include;
  • West Hills Rd. will be open to traffic in both directions.
  • A lane shift on Western between West Hills Rd and 35^th Street will be in place.  East and west travel on Western will be maintained. As work approaches the intersection of 35^th/Western, temporary stop signs will be put in place and the signal will be turned off.  Intersection control will change to a four way stop. Traffic signal control will be re-established at the end of each work day.
  • Trenching will be crossing Deon St. entrance from Western (north leg) at some point. There will be no access to Western from Deon (north leg) while pipe is being installed. The contractor will reopen Deon St. as quickly as possible. Pipe installation and backfill associated with this closure at Deon should last a few hours. Access from Sagebrush will remain open. NOTE: Fire will be able to access Deon from Western in an emergency.
  • We plan to restore all lanes of travel by the end of each working day.
  • Bicycle lanes will be closed and bikes will be moved onto the roadway. Pedestrian travel on the sidewalks will be unchanged.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Corvallis Transit on 35^th and on Western will be maintained during this time, but may result in temporary stop closures.  Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Typical work hours for the project will run from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

April 3, 2025 – Special Update (35^th/Western)

Pacific Excavation will begin water pipeline installation tomorrow, April 3^rd. This is work ahead of schedule and will result in the following traffic impacts;

• West Hills Road will be closed  between Hanson Street and Western Boulevard for a couple of days for the start of pipe installation.
• A detour for traffic on West Hills Road will be in place as follows;
  • Eastbound traffic on West Hills road will need to use 53^rd Street to Highway 34, and then either Western/35^th/26^th/15^th to get back to Western Boulevard.
  • Westbound traffic on Western Blvd will need to continue on Western Blvd to Highway 34 to 53 Street and then back onto West Hills Rd.
  • Bike and pedestrian travel will still be permitted on West Hills Road. Follow the signing for this.
  • School Bus and Fire access will be maintained on West Hills Road. Our contractor will make the necessary accommodations to keep this area accessible to those needs.
• Once construction has moved beyond this intersection of West Hills Road and Western Blvd, the detour will no longer be in place.

Week of March 24, 2025 – Start of Construction (35^th/Western)

• Work will be occurring on Western Blvd and West Hills Road, between 35^th Street and Hanson Street.
• Contractor will begin mobilization on Monday, March 24^th.
• Work likely will include surveying, saw cutting, and potholing in preparation for waterline installation.
• Waterline pipe installation in Western and West Hills is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of March 31^st, and will start at Hanson and work easterly toward 35^th Street.
• Traffic control changes for the week of March 24^th will include;
  • A lane shift on Western. East and west travel on Western and on West Hills will be maintained. We plan to restore all lanes of travel on Western and West Hills by the end of each working day.
  • Bicycle lanes will be closed and bikes will be moved onto the roadway. Pedestrian travel on the sidewalks will be unchanged.
  • As work approaches the intersection of 35^th/Western, the intersection will change to a single lane of travel in each direction. Intersection control will change to a four way stop. Temporary stop signs will be put in place and the signal will be turned off. Traffic signal control will be re-established at the end of each work day.
• Access to driveways will be maintained during this time as will access for garbage and mail service.
• Corvallis Transit on 35^th and on Western will be maintained during this time, but may result in temporary stop closures.  Changes to CTS stops will be posted at the physical location and will be noted on the City’s website. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts
• Typical work hours for the project will run from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Slurry seal is a petroleum-based emulsion product mixed with fine aggregate rock to provide a new surface to an existing asphalt street. It slows down aging and significantly reduces vehicle road noise. 

Using slurry in conjunction with a crack seal program provides the most cost-effective method to prevent premature aging. First, sealant is applied to any cracks in the street to prevent water from entering the sub-base and causing further deterioration. Then a layer of slurry is applied. 

11^th Street and Tyler Avenue is the intersection of two Neighborhood Bikeways, where heavier than usual bike traffic occurs. A traffic circle will facilitate continuous movement for both cyclists and motorists through the intersection while keeping speeds reasonable. It also provides passive traffic control and discourages cut through traffic in the neighborhood.

Oregon State University launched a one-year Shared Micromobility Pilot Project in August 2024. The pilot has been extended until July 2026 while a formal solicitation for a long-term shared micromobility operator occurs. Current City Municipal Code prohibits shared micromobility to be parked in the public right-of-way, including on the sidewalk, in the street, or in a park strip (the space between the street and the sidewalk). Shared micromobility is allowed to travel on City streets, within the service boundary, and to be parked in designated areas on private property.

If you see a shared scooter or bicycle that is parked in the public right-of-way, please report it to hello@veoride.com. Please include the location, vehicle ID number and mention OSU in your email.

No insurance, license or registration is required.

Four of the locker stalls will fit a bicycle up to 87” in length. The locker doors are 45” tall and 30.75” wide.

To be a registered voter, you must be 18 years of age on the date of the next election, a resident of the State of Oregon (and the City of Corvallis for local measures and candidates), and a citizen of the United States.

If you have not been registered to vote previously in the State, you must file 20 days prior to the next election date. If you have voted previously within the state, you need to check with Benton County Elections and you may be eligible to vote immediately. All prospective voters register with Benton County.

A person who furnishes temporary overnight lodging is considered a lodging provider. Lodging facilities includes any hotel, motel, inn, condominium, house, cabin, apartment, public or private dormitory, fraternity, sorority, public or private club, space in a mobile home or trailer park, tent camping locations, or similar structures or spaces or portions thereof so occupied; provided such occupancy is for less than a 30-day period.

10^th Street and Grant Avenue are both classified as collector streets with marked vehicle, bike, and parking lanes. Collector streets have higher volumes of vehicles traveling through the intersection compared to the intersection of two local streets, such as 11^th Street and Tyler Avenue. This intersection, compared to 10^th Street and Grant Avenue, shows roughly 1/6^th the amount of vehicle throughput, making a traffic circle an appropriate treatment. Neighborhood traffic circles already exist within our community where two local streets intersect, such as at 11^th Street and C Avenue.

The bike racks are located on the north side of the Public Works compound, at 1245 NE 3rd St.

After Benton County’s successful use of ranked choice voting, in 2022 the City adopted the ranked choice voting method for elections for Mayor and City Council races with three or more candidates and for advisory questions.

• At the November 8, 2016 general election, Benton County voters amended the County Charter to elect officials using ranked choice voting. Measure text and explanatory statement for ballot measure 2-100. 11/8/16 election results.
• At the November 3, 2020 general election, Benton County voters used ranked choice voting to elect County Commissioners. 11/3/2020 election results.
• The Corvallis City Council explored how to implement ranked choice voting in 2021. 9/7/2021 City Council meeting minutes. 11/9/2021 City Attorney Report: Implementing Ranked Choice Voting for City Elections. 11/15/2021 City Council meeting minutes.
• The Corvallis City Council passed Ordinance 2022-02 on January 19, 2022, adopting ranked choice voting. 1/11/2022 City Attorney Report: City Election and Vacancy Procedures. 1/18/2022 City Council meeting minutes. 1/19/2022 Ordinance 2022-02.

All residential rental properties are required to register. A residential rental property is considered a property with one or more dwelling units that generates rental income.

A reservation feature is not currently available, but you can view the map on the Movatic App to see continually refreshed openings.

No. It can be in a sealed bag.

A Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP) and a Transportation System Plan (TSP) work together to improve how people get around safely and efficiently. The TSP sets broad safety priorities within the context of the overall transportation system—like roads, sidewalks, and bike paths—planning for growth and future needs. The TSAP builds on these priorities by diving deeper into safety issues, using data-driven methods and different metrics to identify safety problems and recommend targeted solutions. By focusing on crash prevention and reducing serious injuries or fatalities, the TSAP complements the TSP to ensure a comprehensive approach to transportation safety. Together, they create a safer and more effective system for everyone.

The initiative process, which requires collection of signatures equaling 15% of the votes cast in the last mayoral election, is generally initiated by citizens. Examples include the measure to allow smoking in bars, the recall of an elected City official or a Charter amendment.

The referendum process, which requires collection of signatures equaling 10% of the votes cast in the last mayoral election, is used to refer legislation adopted by the governing body to a direct vote. Corvallis City Charter, Chapter 6, Section 32  

Initiatives and referenda are only permitted in May and November elections. House Bill 2957, passed at the 2015 Regular Session

One parking stall was removed at the southwest corner of 4th Street and Harrison Boulevard. This vehicle space was part of a realignment of the street with the removal of the concrete bulb out and trees, providing a straight path for automobiles traveling along Harrison Boulevard. No other parking along Harrison Boulevard was affected. Work on Tyler Avenue was limited to the corners of the intersections, where parking is already prohibited.

A lodging intermediary is a person, other than a provider, that facilitates the retail sale and charges for the occupancy of short term lodging. Lodging intermediaries include, but are not limited to, online travel companies, travel agents, and tour outfitter companies (such as Airbnb or Expedia). 

• AIRBNB, INC
• EGENCIA, LLC
• FERNWOOD CIRCLE
• HOTEL TONIGHT
• HOTELS.COM, LP
• HOTWIRE, INC
• NAT COR HOUSING
• ORBITZ, LLC
• PRICELINE.COM
• TRAVELSCAPE, LLC

Equipment can be picked up from the Public Works admin office, at 1245 NE 3rd St, Monday - Friday, between 8 am and 5 pm. Pickup should be arranged ahead of time with the Program Coordinator.

For the privilege of occupancy in any lodging, the occupant shall pay the Lodging Tax.

The Lodging Tax Collector shall remit the Lodging Tax for the City of Corvallis, Benton County, and State of Oregon to the Oregon Department of Revenue.

The RHP fee is a flat fee charged annually and is not pro-rated. A rule of thumb for landlords is, if the landlord anticipates they will collect rent for a unit any time during the year, they are subject to the full RHP fee.

There are currently no incentives available for electric mobility devices open in Corvallis/Benton County. However, there are funds available for other neighboring communities and states. Keep apprised of the revolving door of funding by finding a website that tracks this information. We like this one from RideReview. 

Yes, your vote will still count if you rank only one or only two candidates. However, your ballot has more power if you rank all three choices. If you choose not to, your ranked vote may not be counted in later rounds if your top candidate(s) are eliminated and the lower choice position(s) are left blank.

Step 1: Place one of the base racks with a coupler onto the bike trailer, making sure that the rack is centered. Stack up to 3 additional racks (without couplers) on top.

Step 2: Affix the hitch to a rear bike rack. The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team can provide hitches upon request.

Step 3: Attach the coupler to the hitch.

Political Action Committees (PACs) are formed for both candidates and measures; they can be either in support of or opposition to the candidate or measure. PACs must be formed and registered with the Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division before any contributions are accepted or monies expended.  Once the election is over and all monies are accounted for, PACs should be discontinued. Please visit the Secretary of State Political Action Committee page for more information.

• Reflective vest (10)
• Trash grabbers (11)
• Work gloves (5)
• Limb loppers (3)
• Pruners (2)
• Rakes (2)
• Shovel (1)
• Standard Broom (1)
• Push Broom (1)

Any residential rental unit within Corvallis city limits is subject to the fee. There are two exemptions, a landlord may request a fee waiver if they accept Section 8 (staff confirms this before the fee is waived) or if the rental unit has a deed restriction that requires the unit to be rented to low income.

Transient lodging providers and transient lodging intermediaries must collect and remit the tax. Under the law, whoever collects payment for occupancy is responsible for collecting and remitting the tax as the Lodging Tax Collector.

Yes. These items are prohibited:

• No sharps
• No illicit drugs
• No herbal remedies
• No vitamins or supplements
• No personal care products
• No medical devices
• No batteries
• No mercury-containing thermometers
• No pet pesticide products
• No animal medicines
• No biologics

Yes, your vote will still count, but it will not help your candidate's chances of winning. If a single candidate is selected for all three choices, it will be tallied as if you only ranked a first-choice candidate.

The TSAP is primarily funded through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) federal grant program, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Corvallis was awarded $664,000 for this initiative with the City contributing a required match of $110,000 plus $56,000 in in-kind support. This will build off of the strong foundation set in the 2019 TSP planning effort. This alignment with past planning efforts creates a unique opportunity for Corvallis to fill existing safety related gaps and advance the City’s transportation safety objectives through a data-driven, equity-oriented approach.

Length: 10’, Width: 44”, Height: 36”

Weight: 65 pounds

A minimum of 4 feet of space between the racks is recommended for comfortable maneuvering of bicycles.

If you exceed the maximum rental time of 7 days, the rental automatically ends and the door is locked (with everything inside). In order to retrieve your bike and any items in the locker, you will need to contact us.

The term “unit” is the equivalent to the number of individual leases held by a tenant or tenants. For example, if a five bedroom house is rented on a single agreement, it is one unit. If the same house is rented on 5 separate agreements, it is five units.  

• Only buy enough medication that you can use before it expires.
• If you know a friend who uses the same over-the-counter medication, consider combining purchases.
• Ask your pharmacist if the drugs will become dangerous after expiration. Some drugs lose some potency, but can still provide some benefits.

Unfortunately, there is no way to rent a locker without a smartphone.

The documents you signed when you purchased your home will include the deed and CCRs. A close review of these documents will reveal whether racial restrictive covenants were applied to your property. Note that the restrictions are often embedded and may be limited to a single sentence or short paragraph.  

If you are not able to locate the documents, you can obtain a copy of the deed from the Benton County Records & Election Department or by contacting a title company. A fee may apply.

Benton County Records & Election Department

• Check online
• Phone: 541-766-6831
• Email:  records@co.benton.or.us