Eastbound NW Van Buren Avenue traffic in Corvallis will use the detour bridge starting Nov. 15

Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 11/13/2023 05:10 PM PST

Construction Update

Expect traffic on the detour bridge Nov. 15

View of the Van Buren Avenue temporary detour bridge and bike/pedestrian path

We're ready to shift traffic onto the temporary detour bridge!

You may have seen our crews working to finish the detour bridge in Corvallis. Over the past few weeks we've worked on the driving, walking and biking surface and connected it to the road on both sides of the river.

Exciting news – The detour bridge doesn't have a weight restriction so regular traffic, buses and semi-trucks can all use the detour bridge starting Nov. 15.

How you access and use NW Van Buren Avenue and NW 1st Street will change when we move eastbound traffic onto the detour bridge.

Van Buren Bridge detour map showing alternate routes

When traffic is on the temporary detour bridge, you can expect:

A temporary traffic signal at NW Van Buren Avenue/NW 1st Street to help direct people whether they drive, walk or roll.
NW 1st Street restricted to one way vehicle traffic from NW Van Buren Avenue, for one block in each direction.
Restricted driving access to NW Van Buren Avenue from NW 1st Street.
No weight restrictions. The detour bridge is open to regular traffic, including semi-trucks, buses and emergency response vehicles.

Sign that says "please slow down, share the path!"

Bikes and Pedestrians

The bike and pedestrian path under the bridge on both the east and west sides are now closed. These paths will remain closed for the duration of the project.

The new temporary detour bridge includes a separated path shared by pedestrian and bicyclists. This path will open Nov. 15 and is the new alternate path to get across the river.

For people biking, walking or rolling from south Corvallis, follow the signed detour to get onto the new path. This detour includes crossing NW Van Buren Avenue at the temporary traffic signal.

River Access

You can continue to use the river during construction. The river channel is marked with buoy lines and signs directing river users where to go.

Please stay in the marked areas!

View under the NW Van Buren bridge showing the river access route

Yes, we are open during construction sign

You can learn more about construction of the new bridge and the potential impacts by visiting our project webpage.

Downtown businesses are open during construction.

Check out what else we're building in and around your community

See what is being constructed on the roads around your community by visiting our webpage. You can explore our interactive map to see what we're working on!

Pay attention in the work zone, slow down and move over – imagine this is where you work! Always drive safely, watch for construction signs and workers.

Remember that fines double in all Oregon work zones, whether workers and signs are present or not.

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