Railroad Crossings Under Construction in August and September
August 20, 2024 - The Portland & Western Railroad (PNWR) is carrying out some planned railroad maintenance projects this summer to help protect against derailments. This work includes replacing the at-grade street crossings of the rail line at several locations in Corvallis. In order to complete the work, each crossing will require a complete closure of the street in the immediate area for the duration of the work, which is expected to take three to four days at a time. Signed detours to nearby alternative routes will be provided during closures. These short-term traffic impacts are inconvenient, but will provide long term benefits to the community with a smoother ride at these locations once the work is complete.
In addition, Corvallis Public Works is planning to do some street paving at these intersections as part of the overall improvements.
Upcoming construction is planned for:
- August 27-29 – Conifer Blvd railroad crossing near Cheldelin Middle School. This is a full closure to allow the railroad to replace the crossing and the City to complete nearby pavement replacement. A signed detour will be in place and this work is scheduled to occur prior to the new school year beginning. The larger Conifer corridor will receive pavement rehabilitation with a planned project in the City’s capital improvement program within the next five years.
- September 3-5 – Jefferson Ave railroad crossing at 6th Street in downtown. This is a full closure to allow the railroad to replace the crossing and the City to complete nearby pavement replacement. A signed detour will be in place.
- September 10-12 – Buchanan Ave railroad crossing. This is a full closure to allow the railroad to replace the crossing and the City to complete nearby pavement replacement. A signed detour will be in place.
The work duration and scheduling is weather and resource dependent and subject to change. Digital street signs will alert the public of the upcoming work in each area.
