Calder Way Project Updated March 26, 2026

Dear property owners, business managers, and other stakeholders:

The Borough of State College is writing to provide you with the latest updates regarding Phase 2of the Calder Way Improvement Project.

This past week, the contractor (Terra Works) completed water line installation from South Fraser Street to South Burrowes Street. With the installation of the new water lines, samples of the water have been taken to the State College Borough Water Authority for bacteria testing. Two samples must come back clean before services can be transferred. The transfer process began this week.

The contractor has pre-excavated holes, and on Monday, the service transfer from old utilities to the new lines will begin. Any businesses with anticipated service interruptions will be notified by the contractor and the water authority.

Refuse containers will return to the rear of 220 West College Avenue, as the contractor completed the installation of the second storm inlet structure at the intersection of Miller Alley. Borough refuse will empty the cans, return them to the previous location and clean up any mess that was made.

Next week, concrete restoration will begin for parts of the project area, water services connections will be made, and the installation of electric conduit will begin.

Calder Way from South Fraser Street to Burrowes Street remains closed to vehicular traffic. The loading dock at the Fraser Centre also remains closed. For delivery purposes, shipments can still be made via Beaver Avenue, South Fraser Street, or Miller Alley. However, drivers will need to use New Alley to exit towards Burrowes Street, if they unload on Miller Alley.

The Borough emphasizes that primary communications will be sent via email through the Calder Way Communications list. Weekly updates will be provided on Thursday afternoons, and there will be times you will receive more than one update per week as conditions change.

Please remember that projects of this nature are fluid and often change, and they can be impacted by inclement weather. You will be updated in a timely manner about these changes as they are received.

There are a couple of ways to stay informed throughout the Calder Way Improvement Project:

You can visit the Calder Way Project page for updates and information about Phase 2 of the Calder Way Improvement Project. You can also contact me directly at Tklinefelter@statecollegepa.us or (814) 680-4468. For assistance after hours please contact The Centre County non-emergency line at 1-800-479-0050.

If you know of anyone who would like to receive the updates, please instruct them to contact me and ask to be added to the Calder Way Improvement Project updates.

Thank you,

Tristan Klinefelter

Calder Way Public Relations Representative

Borough of State College

243 S. Allen Street

State College, PA 16801

(814) 680-4468

Calder Way Project Updated March 19, 2026

Dear property owners, business managers, and other stakeholders:

The Borough of State College is writing to provide you with the latest updates regarding Phase 2 of the Calder Way Improvement Project.

This past week the Phase 2 contractor, TerraWorks continued installing water lines from South Fraser Street to South Burrowes Street. The contractor also installed the first stormwater structure closest to South Fraser Street.

Next week the contractor is tentatively planning on installing water service lines to the buildings between South Fraser Street and South Burrowes Street. They are also planning to install the second stormwater structure at the end of Miller Alley. Borough staff were notified that this installation of the stormwater structure may take more than a day, which may result in some changes to refuse collection. Brough staff and the contractor are meeting early Monday morning, and correspondence will follow for anyone who may be impacted.

Calder Way from South Fraser Street to Burrowes Street remains closed to vehicular traffic. The loading dock at the Fraser Centre also remains closed. For delivery purposes, shipments can still be made via Beaver Avenue, South Fraser Street, or Miller Alley. However, drivers will need to use New Alley to exit to Burrowes Street if they are unloaded on Miller Alley.

The Borough wants to emphasize that primary communications will be sent via email through the Calder Way Communications list. Weekly updates will be provided on Thursday afternoons, and there will be times you will receive more than one update per week as conditions change.

Please remember that projects of this nature are fluid and often change, and they can be impacted by inclement weather. You will be updated in a timely manner about these changes as they are received.

There are a couple of ways to stay informed throughout the Calder Way Improvement Project:

You can visit https://bit.ly/CalderWay, for updates and information about Phase 2 of the Calder Way Improvement Project. You can also contact me directly at Tklinefelter@statecollegepa.us or (814) 680-4468. For assistance after hours please contact The Centre County non-emergency line at 1-800-479-0050.

If you know of anyone who would like to receive the updates, please instruct them to contact me and ask to be added to the Calder Way Improvement Project updates.

Thank you,

Tristan Klinefelter

Calder Way Public Relations Representative

Borough of State College

243 S. Allen Street

State College, PA 16801

(814) 680-4468

Calder Way Project Updated March 13, 2026

Dear property owners, business managers, and other stakeholders:

The Borough of State College is writing to provide you with the latest updates regarding Phase 2 of the Calder Way Improvement Project.

This past week the contractor, TerraWorks continued to install new water lines in the section of Calder Way from South Fraser Street to South Burrowes Street. New water main was also installed at the intersection of South Burrowes Street and Calder Way. Throughout this week, South Burrowes Street was closed so this work could be completed. South Burrowes Street is now open and beginning next week crews will continue installing water lines from South Fraser Street to South Burrowes Street and connect what was replaced this past week.

Calder Way from South Fraser Street to Burrowes Street remains closed to vehicular traffic. The loading dock at the Fraser Centre also remains closed.  For delivery purposes, shipments can still be made via Beaver Avenue, South Fraser Street, or Miller Alley. However, drivers will need to use New Alley to exit to Burrowes Street if they are unloaded on Miller Alley.  

Please remember that projects of this nature are fluid and often change, and they can be impacted by inclement weather. You will be updated in a timely manner about these changes as they are received.  Weekly updates will be provided on Thursday afternoons, and there will be times you will receive more than one update per week as conditions change.

Visit the Calder Way Project Page for updates and information about Phase 2 of the Calder Way Improvement Project. You can also contact me directly at mailto:Tklinefelter@statecollegepa.us or (814) 680-4468. For assistance after hours please contact the Centre County non-emergency line at 1-800-479-0050.

If you know of anyone who would like to receive the updates, please instruct them to contact me and ask to be added to the Calder Way Improvement Project updates. 

Thank you,

Tristan Klinefelter

Calder Way Public Relations Representative

Borough of State College

243 S. Allen Street

State College, PA 16801

(814) 680-4468

Calder Way Project Updated March 5, 2026

Dear property owners, business managers, and other stakeholders:

The Borough of State College is writing to provide you with the latest updates regarding Phase 2 of the Calder Way Project.

This past week TerraWorks completed sanitary sewer replacement from South Fraser Street to South Burrowes Street. In total, 8 sewer laterals were replaced & 3 abandoned lines were removed. The contractor also began replacing water lines this week, which will continue next week.

Calder Way from South Fraser Street to Burrowes Street remains closed to vehicular traffic. With PSU Spring Break, next week, South Burrowes Street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. between New Alley and West College Avenue (Local Traffic Only). Please refer to the attached map for the closure.

For delivery purposes, shipments can still be made via Beaver Avenue, South Fraser Street, or Miller Alley. New Alley will remain open to local traffic and deliveries.

The Borough wants to emphasize that primary communications will be sent via email through the Calder Way Communications list. Weekly updates will be provided on Thursday afternoons, and there will be times you will receive more than one update per week as conditions change.

Please remember that projects of this nature are fluid and often change, and they can be impacted by inclement weather. You will be updated in a timely manner about these changes as they are received.

There are a couple of ways to stay informed throughout the Calder Way Project:

You can visit https://bit.ly/CalderWay, for updates and information about Phase 2 of the Calder Way Project. You can also contact me directly at Tklinefelter@statecollegepa.us or (814) 680-4468. For assistance after hours please contact The Centre County non-emergency line at 1-800-479-0050 and request to speak with the On Call Public Works Supervisor.

If you know of anyone who would like to receive the updates, please instruct them to contact me and ask to be added to the Calder Way Project updates.

THON Weekend Update from the State College Police Department

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February 16, 2026

Dear Resident,

We are writing for your assistance and cooperation with a very important matter to the State College/Penn State community. In past years, the weekend between THON and Spring Break has been a challenge, resulting in more crime, more criminal arrests, and more alcohol overdoses than a typical winter weekend.

Many who engaged in excessive drinking were from out of town and were visiting students and residents living in State College. As a result, we had many problems with the number and severity of alcohol violations, noise complaints, vandalism, and fights in apartment buildings and through the community during this particular weekend.

As tenants, we are seeking your assistance in helping keep the weekend safe and peaceful. You play a critical role. Some of the ways which you can help include:

• Limit the number of guests to your apartment or house;

• Prevent guests from yelling or throwing items off your balcony or from your house;

• Do not permit anyone less than 21 years of age to consume alcohol at your apartment or house. You can be arrested if anyone under 21 years old consumes alcohol at your apartment or house;

• Do not serve large quantities of alcohol at your apartment or house;

• Keep any music or other noise in your residence at reasonable levels. Noise violations will be strictly enforced all hours of the day and night. The minimum fine for a noise violation is $750.00 plus court costs.

• Ensure the exterior of your property is free of litter or trash, such as plastic cups, beer cans, food containers, etc.

Though the conditions have significantly improved in recent years, to assure safety in our community, the State College Police Department will be working with surrounding local police departments to provide a substantial police presence. All officers will assertively patrol for violations of the law. During the weekend, officers will focus enforcement on apartment buildings and other rental properties in the downtown and the adjacent neighborhoods. Some police officers will be working uniformed patrols details, while others will be working in plain clothes.

In addition, the State College Police Department will be working closely with your rental property managers and their staff. Many rental property owners or managers will have extra staff patrolling the apartment hallways. Disorderly conduct and other unlawful activities in apartments or houses will be reported to the State College Police Department and strictly enforced. Police officers will also be patrolling your apartment building during this weekend, checking for underage drinking, furnishing alcohol to minors, disorderly conduct, and other crimes.

Property managers and tenants are encouraged to contact the police for assistance in dealing with unruly parties or other illegal acts. These self-report violations are not counted as violations under the Nuisance Property Ordinance.

You friends and neighbors in helping maintain a safe and peaceful atmosphere throughout the weekend.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance.

Sincerely,

Chief Joseph Merrill
State College Police Department

Deputy Chief Matt White
Penn State Police Department

Danny Shaha, Ed.D.
PSU Asst. V.P. for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Calder Way Project Updates

The Borough of State College is writing to provide you with the latest updates regarding Phase 2 of the Calder Way Project.

This past week the contractor continued replacing and upgrading sanitary sewer lines and extended the fence from South Fraser Street to South Burrowes Street. Exploratory excavation also began for water and gas lines.

This upcoming week contractors will work Tuesday, February 24th through Friday, February 27th.

Calder Way from South Fraser Street to Burrowes Street remains closed to vehicular traffic. For delivery purposes, shipments can still be made via Beaver Avenue, South Fraser Street, or Miller Alley. However, drivers will need to use New Alley to exit to Burrowes Street if they are unloaded on Miller Alley.

Refuse locations have moved, for those at 119. South Burrowes Street, this includes GN Associates and the Executive Offices. Please refer to the map attached and the location for refuse is marked as “Refuse Location Two.” For the Fraser Centre, continue to utilize “Refuse Location” as indicated on the attached map.

Businesses that have alternate entrance points have been contacted individually, If any businesses have any questions about access to the building or refuse please let me know.

Please remember that projects of this nature are fluid and often change, and they can be impacted by inclement weather. You will be updated in a timely manner about these changes as they are received.

There are a couple of ways to stay informed throughout the Calder Way Project:

You can visit https://bit.ly/CalderWay, for updates and information about Phase 2 of the Calder Way Project. You can also contact me directly at Tklinefelter@statecollegepa.us or (814) 680-4468. 

If you know of anyone who would like to receive the updates, please instruct them to contact me and ask to be added to the Calder Way Project updates.