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Corvallis to Albany Shared Use Path: NE Merloy Avenue to NW Rainwater Lane

Planning Phase

Region 2: Willamette Valley and Northwest Oregon (Albany, Corvallis, Benton)


​​​​​​​​We're planning sections of a shared use path to better connect the cities of Corvallis and Albany.​


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Details

About

enlarged project map iconBenton County is pla​nning a shared use path for walking, biking and rolling more safely between Corvallis and Albany. It will also help reduce greenhouse gas emission in the area by providing an alternate to driving between these communities. 

We're partnering with the county on two sections of the path along U.S. 20: 

  • ​NE Merloy Avenue to NW Scenic Drive.

  • NW Scenic Drive to NW Rainwater Lane. 

Benton County has received construction funding for two associated project sections:

Learn about what else we're working on to connect the two communities by visiting our ​Corvallis and Albany Connections webpage. ​

Schedule

Planning and Design: 2025 - 2026

Construction: Not Funded

Past Meetings and Events

  • We held an online open house that was live from October 16 - December 2, 2025.

  • Corvallis Farmers' Market | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., October 18, 2025 | NW 1st Street, Corvallis, OR 97330

  • Albany Farmers' Market | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., October 18, 2025 | SW Ellsworth and SW 4th Avenue, Albany, OR 97321​

Location

U.S. 20 |

​NE Merloy Avenue to NW Rainwater Lane

Cost and Funding

Carbon Reduction Program: $1,200,000

Oregon Community Paths 2022 Award: $472,500

Contacts & Media

project area map highlighting U.S. 20 area from NE Merloy Avenue to NW Rainwater Lane

Videos


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Project Contacts

Senior Transportation Planner
James Feldmann
Email
james.feldmann@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
541-257-7669

Public Information Officer
Mindy McCartt
Email
mindy.m.mccartt@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
503-507-6045

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Last Updated

12/3/2025 11:52 AM

Project Number

23493