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February 13, 2025 in BC ProjectPW Projects

Transportation Safety Action Plan

The Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP) is a project to make roads safer for everyone in Benton County. A volunteer Task Force, made up of community members with different transportation backgrounds, will help guide the process. Benton County and the City of Corvallis are working together—Corvallis will focus on city streets, while the county will handle roads in surrounding areas and those it maintains within city limits. This teamwork ensures a more effective and consistent approach to road safety. Please visit our TSAP website for all the details.

TSAP

February 3, 2025 in BC ProjectPW Projects

Corvallis-Albany Bikeway

NW Scenic Drive to NW Springhill Drive

Status: In Progress

Project Description: Planning, design and construction of a rural multi-use path in the North Albany area. The majority of design has been completed and property appraisals and right-of-way acquisition are underway. Surveying of the route has begun in conjunction with the project.

Impacts: The North Albany area will be better connected with the institution of this path, and it will provide more thorough and safe travel across a large swath of the area for pedestrians and cyclists.

Schedule: A neighborhood meeting is planned for January 2024 to discuss preliminary design and findings.

Last update: October 20, 2023

NE Pilkington Avenue to NE Merloy Avenue

Status: In Progress

Project Description: In conjunction with the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Highway 20 Safety Improvement Project, Benton County is working to design and implement multi-use travel paths connecting Albany and Corvallis via different routes. The Pilkington to Merloy route was awarded the Community Paths Grant in 2021.

Impacts: Non-vehicular travel will be made possible through the implementation of the path. Construction will effect the surrounding area as needed.

Contractor: David Evans and Associates (preliminary design and right-of-way acquisition)

Schedule: Construction is currently set to begin in 2024

Bike stencil inside yellow heart

More information about the Corvallis-Albany bikeway project can be found here.

February 3, 2025 in BC ProjectPW Projects

Dodge Island Road Bridge Replacement

Dodge Island Road Bridge

Status: In Progress
Location: 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 effected during construction.
Contractor: Consor (engineering and design)
Schedule: Environmental and design studies are planned for 2024 and construction is anticipated for 2025.
Last update: October 20, 2023

For more information see our project flyer

February 3, 2025 in BC ProjectPW Projects

Hayden Road Bridge Replacement

Covered Hayden Road Bridge

Status: In Progress
Location: 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 planning are in progress.
Impacts: Access to and from Hayden Road will be affected through construction.
Schedule: Primary design will continue through 2024 with construction anticipated to start in 2025.
Last update: November 30, 2023

For more information see our project flyer

February 3, 2025 in BC ProjectPW Projects

SW West Hills Road Corridor Plan

  • Photos from June open house.
  • Photos from June open house.
  • Photos from June open house.
  • Photos from June open house.
  • Photos from June open house.
  • Photos from June open house.
  • Photos from June open house.

Status: In Progress
Location: 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 methods of travel and ownership is eventually transferred to the City of Corvallis.
Additional Information: The projects team have conducted several public surveys and neighborhood presentations on this project.

See our project flyer or use the links below for more information.

SW West Hills Traffic DataInteractive Project Mapping ToolSeptember 7, 2023
City Council Materials
Agenda, Minutes, Packet, Video
Cross Sections
June 2023
November 2023 		Public Survey
Data & Responses		Information Boards and Exhibits
June 2023
November 2023
Corridor ConceptRoundabout ConceptContact the Project Team

February 3, 2025 in BC ProjectPW Projects

Courthouse and District Attorney’s Office

Judges gavel

Status: In Progress
Location: Hwy 20, West of Hewlett Packard campus.
Project Description: Modern Benton County Courthouse and District Attorney’s Office, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and operational needs.
Schedule: Construction is anticipated for Spring 2025.
Last update: May 13, 2024

For more information see our project flyer

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