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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.

Courthouse and DA Office concept drawing

County Courthouse & District Attorney’s Office

Updated April 15, 2025

Status: In Progress

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.

Schedule:

Feb. – April 2025: Crews are working to prepare the site. Work includes:

  • Soil treatment under the planned roads and parking lots. This work is about two weeks ahead of schedule.
  • Prep for start of work on building foundations.
  • Relocating power cables for old clubhouse on site.

May 9, 2025: Official groundbreaking

Mid-May 2025: Start work on building foundations

June 1, 2025: Expected launch date of a dashboard by Hoffman Construction that will be updated frequently with photos, videos and text announcements.

For more information see our project flyer

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