Public Works Projects
Public Works Projects
Looking for updates about what is going on in the county? Check here for updates about planned and current projects.
*Please note that all dates are subject to change*
Current Project Information
- North Benton County Community PathwaysStatus: Planning and DesignLocation:Over Jackson Creek for the proposed Corvallis to Adair Village Path. Over OR 99W and the railroad tracks to connect the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center to the Cheldelin neighborhood. Project Description: Benton County is working with ODOT to plan a network of shared use paths to connect communities on the north side of Corvallis for bike riding, walking and… Read more: North Benton County Community Pathways
- Transportation Safety Action Plan
- Southwest 53rd Street Railroad OverpassStatus: On HoldLocation: The intersection of SW 53rd Street and Reservoir Road.Project Description: 53rd Street currently passes underneath a railroad trestle, the low point in the road causing flooding during rainy periods. Design and planning is intended to reroute traffic away from the trestle. The project was first proposed in 1988 and has been delayed… Read more: Southwest 53rd Street Railroad Overpass
- Corvallis-Albany Path ProjectsThe County is working with ODOT on new bike and pedestrian path projects to better connect Corvallis and Albany. Explore the projects below to learn more. More information about the Corvallis-Albany project can also be found here. NE Merloy Avenue to NW Rainwater Lane Status: Planning and DesignLocation: NE Merloy Avenue to NW Rainwater Lane… Read more: Corvallis-Albany Path Projects
- Dodge Island Road Bridge ReplacementStatus: In ProgressLocation: Dodge Island Road, near the intersection of Norton/Old River Road, bridging across the Dodge Island Slough.Project Description: Replacement of 4-span timber bridge built in 1963 that provides access to rural residents and resource land. Design is currently in progress.Impacts: Access to and from the latter half of Dodge Island Road will be… Read more: Dodge Island Road Bridge Replacement
- Hayden Road Bridge ReplacementStatus: In ProgressLocation: Hayden Road covered bridge, just off of the intersection of Alsea Highway.Project Description: Replacement of 4-span timber covered bridge built in 1918. Current bridge requires a weight limit that prohibits full access of the area and structurally deficient. The bridge will remain as a pedestrian bridge alongside the new bridge. Design and… Read more: Hayden Road Bridge Replacement
- SW West Hills Road Corridor PlanStatus: In ProgressLocation: SW West Hills Road from SW 53rd Street to Western Boulevard.Project Description: Exploration of different methods of major improvement to the section of roadway in partnership with the City of Corvallis. This project is still in the developmental and conceptional phase.Impacts: SW West Hills Road is improved for the safety of all… Read more: SW West Hills Road Corridor Plan
- County Courthouse and District Attorney’s Office & Emergency Operations Center
Updated August 11, 2025 Status: In Progress (see project dashboards below for more information)Location: Hwy 20 in Corvallis, west of the Hewlett Packard campus. Project Description: Construction of a modern Benton County Courthouse and District Attorney’s Office that meets the needs of the state court. An Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is also being constructed at… Read more: County Courthouse and District Attorney’s Office & Emergency Operations Center