About
Highway 99 (OR 99W) in south Corvallis is five lanes wide and runs through an urban area with a mix of residences and businesses. Due to the heavy demands on this corridor, the roadway function and facilities need to change to meet the needs of all current users.
We have been working on changes that better support all modes of travel and improve safety for people driving cars, people bicycling and people walking.
Together with the city of Corvallis, we have already installed and implemented several improvements, including:
- Radar speed feedback signs to create speed awareness.
- Static Advanced Pedestrian Warning Signs to improve pedestrian awareness.
- Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon (RRFB) installation to enhance safety for pedestrians.
- Installed new, more brightly colored pedestrian crossing signs at RRFB crossings.
- Speed reduction signs to help slow traffic.
- Increased police enforcement.
- Removed pedestrian island vegetation to improve visibility.
- Streetlight lumens increased on west side to improve visibility.
- Green and white pavement markings to improve safety for path users.
- Variable Message Sign (VMS) installations to better inform users of conditions.
- Upgraded white striping to discourage cars from lane shifts at the crosswalk and added yellow diagonal striping to discourage cars from using the turn lanes near the crossing. Completed in 2020.
- Rebuilt 58 street corner sidewalk ramps to current Americans with Disabilities Act standards between SE Chapman Place and SW McKenzie Avenue. Learn more on the project page.
Projects in Development
OR 99W: Mary's River Bridge to Kiger Island Road Paving
The pavement is cracking, rutting and needs to be replaced. With
this project, we plan to:
- Remove current pavement and repave, improving the driving surface.
- Apply new striping to the road to improve visibility.
- Upgrade several curb ramps to meet current ADA standards.
Learn more on the project page.
ADA Curb Ramps
We have a project in design looking at upgrading or installing new curb ramps in Corvallis and Philomath. Learn more on the current project page.
Completed Projects
OR 99W South Corvallis Facility Plan
A project to evaluate and select potential long-term improvements to OR 99W between Western Boulevard and the southern Urban Growth Boundary is underway. Learn more on the project page.
OR 99W ADA Curb Ramp Upgrades
A few years ago we had a project to rebuild 58 street corner sidewalks to current Americans with Disabilities Act standards between SE Chapman Place and SW McKenzie Avenue.
Signal Enhancements at Avery Avenue/Crystal Lake Drive
Upgraded the signal equipment by using a combination of technology and visual enhancements to reduce fatal and serious intersection crashes.
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Work included:
- Signal improvements including reflective back plates.
- Advanced Transportation Controller, and a new relocated signal cabinet.
- New curb ramps and pedestrian push buttons at all four corners.
New bike signal to connect the shared use path parallel to the highway north of Crystal Lake Drive to the southbound highway bike lane. Read some of our frequently asked questions to learn more. See our animated graphic that shows the movement of bikes through the intersection.
- New bike ramp at the NE corner for new bike signal which provides a designated signal phase for people biking.
- Green bike skip-striping along the highway intersection northbound and across the highway westbound.
OR 99W Mid-block Crossing Improvement projects near Chapman Place:
- Improved lighting by replacing the existing light on the utility pole on the west side of the highway and installed a new light on a new east side pole. Construction is complete.
- Improved advance warning signs with flashing beacons for southbound traffic. This will replaced the current advanced warning signs. Construction is complete.
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Schedule
Projects have been completed
Location
OR 99W
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South Corvallis
Cost and Funding
Varies by project
Access for pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will be available and identified through or around work zones.