Street Resurfacing & Reconstruction - Division St

Division Street Map
View this project in the Capital Improvement Program document here.
 
Schedule: Construction Spring-Summer 2026

This project will completely rebuild Division Street between Garfield and Spruce. The work will include reconstructing the entire roadway, repairing drainage problems, rebuilding the curb and driveway approaches, treating stormwater runoff with new stormwater management planters, bringing sidewalks and pedestrian crossings up to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and replacing the aging waterline that has reached the end of its useful life.

Our engineers have completed design work and construction is planned to begin in Spring 2026 and finish by Fall 2026. Prior to the start of construction, area residents will receive written notice with a more specific start date and contact information for questions during construction.

This is a complex project that will create disruptions in the neighborhood, but we will be working hard to minimize inconvenience. Local access to residences and businesses will be maintained as much as possible during construction but there will be times when access restriction will be required. Street closures with detours will be in place at times to facilitate safe work zones for both the public and the contractor. Garbage, school bus, mail delivery, and emergency services will be maintained.

One consequence of this work is that many of the existing street trees along Division will need to be removed.  Unfortunately, over time, some of the trees have damaged the waterline, sidewalks or impaired street drainage.  We have worked hard to save as many as possible and replace them at a near one-to-one ratio in locations, and with species, that will provide long lasting benefit without future damage to our streets and utilities.  Please see the graphic below showing locations for all the new facilities being constructed and where new trees will be planted. If you would like to learn more about why a specific tree must be removed, please email UrbanForestry@corvallisoregon.gov.

A new element of this project is stormwater management planters. These facilities contain plants and soil that help filter and treat stormwater runoff from the street to reduce pollution in our environment. Please see the conceptual graphic and picture below of a local facility.

If you have any special needs or concerns, or would like to meet in person, please contact Public Works at 541-766-6916 or email me at aaron.manley@corvallisoregon.gov.

For more information, contact: 

Public Works at 541-766-6916 or public.works@corvallisoregon.gov

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Streetscape view of where and what facilities will be constructed and trees planted
3D image example of plant and soil facilities that filter stormwater runoff
Photo of a plant filter in place between sidewalk and roadway

Supporting Documents

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.  

 

Category: CIP Project Dropdowns - Street Resurfacing & Reconstruction - Division St
Design

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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Construction

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See below for construction updates throughout the project.

Week of  May 26, 2026 – Division Improvements

  • NO WORK MONDAY 5/25
  • Road reconstruction the remaining part of the week, road closed to thru traffic to continue at Garfield with delayed access at times.
    • This work will consist of removal of curb on both sides of Division St including a portion of the driveways along with removal of the roadway. Any removed material will be replaced with rock. At the curb line this area will be lower than the roadway in order to accommodate the construction of the new curb and gutter. Smooth transition will be maintained until concrete work is complete.
    • Residents will not have access to driveways including apartment access during construction hours during the week from Garfield to Cleveland. Plan on parking on adjacent streets.
    • Driveway access will be available at the end of the day.
    • Emergency access will be granted if needed during construction.
  • It is highly recommended that vehicles be parked on adjacent streets otherwise vehicles may not be able to be moved until excavation and backfill of area is complete, which can take up to 4 hours.
  • Residents on Hobart should use Cleveland or Spruce.
  • No parking signs will be placed along both sides of Division St. Any vehicles parked in areas where no parking is posted will be towed at owners expense.  

Week of  May 18, 2026 – Division Improvements

  • Remaining storm pipe installation at the intersection of Division St and Division Pl to be completed Monday
    • Expect closure from Cleveland to Spruce with access to Division Pl off of Cleveland.
  • Road Reconstruction the remaining part of the week starting at Garfield and working north.
    • This work will consist of removal of curb on both sides of Division St including a portion of the driveways at the curb line along with removal of the road way. Any removed material will be replaced with rock. At the curb line this area will be lower than the road way in order to accommodate the construction of the new curb and gutter.
    • Residents will not have access to driveways including apartment access during most of the week from Garfield to Hobart. Plan on parking on adjacent streets.
    • Driveway access will be available in most areas at the end of the day.
    • Emergency access will be granted if needed during construction.
  • It is highly recommended that vehicles be parked on adjacent streets otherwise vehicles may not be able to be moved until excavation and backfill of area is complete.
  • No parking signs will be placed along both sides of Division St. Any vehicles parked in areas where no parking is posted will be towed at owners expense.  

Week of  May 4, 2026 – Division Improvements

  • New storm pipe and manhole installation starting near Garfield and working north. This work is expected to take 2 weeks before transitioning into the next phase of the project.
  • Block to block road closure will be in effect.
    • Plan to use the posted detour route.
    • Residents should expect to go around work zone using detour if construction equipment is blocking access.
    • Emergency vehicle access will be maintained to the fullest.
  • All water line installation will be complete Monday 5/4, no other water disruptions after Monday are expected during the duration of the project.

Week of  April 27, 2026 – Division Improvements

  • Water mainline connections from old to new.
  • Water service locations to be disconnected during this work:
    • Wednesday 
      • East side of Cleveland from Division to Walmart parking lot entrance. 
      • 1655 Division St Apartments 
      • Division Pl., entire block
    • Thursday
      • West side Cleveland from Division to Highland
      • Hobart ave entire block
      • Grace Center 980 Nw Spruce.
    • Friday
      • Floating day for any shut downs that do not get completed on Wednesday or Thursday.

Week of  April 20, 2026 – Division Improvements

  • Water mainline testing most off the week:
    • Flushed water will overflow onto streets for testing periodically during testing.
    • No disruptions to water service should occur during the first half of the week during the testing period.
    • Following passing water tests the contractor will start transferring new water connections over to existing plumbing Friday 4/24 and continuing the week of April 27th. New water connections may start as early as 7am and continue until 6pm.  
    • Door hangers should be placed 48 hours prior to shut down for residents, any business shall receive additional notice.    
  • Block to block road closures to thru traffic to continue.

Week of  April 13, 2026 – Division Improvements

  • Water mainline installation at intersecting locations.
  • Excavation and installation for water services across the road.
  • Temporary road patch to be placed as weather allows along division
  • No disruptions to water service are expected, any disruptions that occur will likely be caused by active construction incidents and will be repaired as soon as possible the same day.
  • Block to block road closures to thru traffic to continue.

Week of  April 6, 2026 – Division Improvements

  • Water mainline installation continuing headed north on Division from Cleveland into Spruce.
  • Excavation for main line east across the road at intersections and other large complex’s to occur late in the week.
  • No disruptions to water service are expected, any disruptions that occur will likely be caused by active construction incidents and will be repaired as soon as possible the same day.
  • Block to block road closures to thru traffic to continue as needed.

Week of  March 30, 2026 – Division Improvements

  • Water mainline installation continuing headed north on Division
  • No disruptions to water service are expected, any disruptions that occur will likely be caused by active construction incidents and will be repaired as soon as possible the same day.
  • Water main installation will primarily stay on west side of the road.
  • The roadway will remain rocked in excavated areas during the week with temporary pavement to be placed at end of the week if asphalt is available.  

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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