News & Announcements
A MESSAGE FROM CATA: Beaver Avenue Detours for AC & CC Routes
Due to multiple construction projects taking place along Beaver Avenue next week, detours will be in effect for portions of the Atherton Connector (AC) and College Connector (CC) routes beginning Monday, June 8. These detours are expected to remain in place through Friday, June 12, with normal service resuming on Saturday, June 13.
Construction activities include a full closure of Beaver Avenue between Atherton Street and North Burrowes Road, water line work near Addison Court, and roadway patching operations that will result in lane restrictions throughout the week.
Atherton Connector (AC)
The southbound Atherton Connector will be unable to serve the following stops during the detour period:
- Stop #360 – James Elliot Building (S. Burrowes St.)
- Stop #361 – Schlow Library/CATA Customer Service Center (Beaver Ave.)
- Stop #364 – oLiv Highland (S. Pugh St.)
- Stop #365 – S. Pugh St. & E. Nittany Ave.
Affected riders are encouraged to use the following alternate stops:
- Stop #359 – Westgate Building (N. Burrowes Rd.)
- Stop #368 – S. Pugh St. & E. Hamilton Ave.
College Connector (CC)
The westbound College Connector will be unable to serve the following stops during the detour period:
- Stop #361 – Schlow Library/CATA Customer Service Center (Beaver Ave.)
- Stop #565 – Beaver Hill Apartments (E. Beaver Ave. & Heister St.)
Affected riders are encouraged to use the following stops:
- Stop #246 – Beaver Ave. & S. Barnard St.
- Stop #564 – Calder Commons (E. Beaver Ave.)
We appreciate your patience as these construction projects are completed. Riders are encouraged to plan for possible delays and allow additional travel time during the detour period.
Movies Under the Stars: Wicked
Ready for a night under the stars watching the big screen? Join the State College Borough for the Movies Under the Stars Series all summer long!
The Borough will be playing Wicked on Friday, June 12, starting at dusk at Sidney Friedman Park. Bring a comfy seat and enjoy a FREE movie. This event is open to all ages.
→ For more information, visit https://bit.ly/scbmovies.
Upcoming Travel Restrictions on Beaver Avenue Between Burrowes Street and Garner Street
From Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12, PennDOT will be occupying Beaver Avenue between Burrowes Street and Garner Street for roadway patching. Work will take place between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. and will cause one travel lane to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to PennDOT by calling 814-280-1044.
June 2026 State College Municipal Newsletter
The June 2026 newsletter is now available! Enjoy updates from Borough departments and divisions, book recommendations from Schlow Library, project updates, and more!
➡️ Access the newsletter at https://bit.ly/June2026SCNewsletter
Job Vacancies in the Borough
If you're looking for a career in local government, consider applying to work for the State College Borough.
Current Job Vacancies:
- 2026 Seasonal/Summer Street/Sanitation Crew
- 2026 Seasonal/Summer Tree Maintenance Crew
- Seasonal Custodian
- Administrative Assistant
- Parking Enforcement Officer/Customer Service Representative
- Part-Time Ordinance Enforcement Office
- Planner
- Police Records Technician
- Risk Manager
- School Crossing Guards
- Staff Assistant for the Planning Department
For more information, visit Employment opportunities.
Upcoming Travel Restrictions on Westerly Parkway Between South Sparks Street and Corl Street
On Monday, June 8, the Borough of State College's Public Works crews will be occupying Westerly Parkway between South Sparks Street and Corl Street to replace ADA sidewalks. Work on this project will require lane shifts and temporary traffic control, and will take approximately six weeks to complete, weather pending. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to the Public Works department by calling 814-234-7100.
Upcoming Travel Restrictions on Blue Course Drive Between Southgate Drive and Bayberry Drive
From Monday, June 8, through Tuesday, June 9, West Penn Power will be excavating 1549 Blue Course Drive between Southgate Drive and Bayberry Drive. Work will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and will cause one travel lane and the sidewalk to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to West Penn Power by calling 814-389-6570.
Upcoming Travel Restrictions on East Beaver Avenue Between South Allen Street and Humes Alley
From Monday, June 8, through Wednesday, June 10, State College Borough Water Authority (SCBWA) will be excavating 120 East Beaver Avenue between South Allen Street and Humes Alley for service and fire line installation. Work will take place between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and will cause one travel lane and the sidewalk to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to SCBWA by calling 814-238-6766.
Calder Way Improvement Project Phase 2 & 2A Community Update
Tentatively on Monday, June 8, TerraWorks will be paving on South Atherton Street and South Burrowes Street. The restriction along South Atherton will restrict two northbound lanes. The two southbound lanes will turn to one lane north and one south. South Burrowes Street will be restricted to one lane so paving can be completed. Flaggers and traffic-control signage will be in place during this time.
On Wednesday, June 10, prep work will be done for final paving from South Fraser Street to Miller Alley. Due to this, Calder Way from South Fraser Street to Miller Alley will be closed to vehicular traffic on Wednesday, June 10, and Thursday, June 11.
Phase 2A, the contractor (Glenn O. Hawbaker) began the installation of water main along Hetzel Street. This work will take place over the next few weeks.
Next week, as the contractor progresses along Hetzel Street, additional closures will be needed. Hetzel Street will be closed from Beaver Avenue to College Avenue. There will also be no access to Wilson Alley from Hetzel Street during this time.
The community can receive weekly updates by visiting the Calder Way Improvement Project page. Questions about the project may be directed to Tristan Klinefelter, the Borough’s Calder Way Public Relations Representative, by emailing tklinefelter@statecollegepa.us or calling (814) 680-4468.
Upcoming Beaver Avenue Closure
From Monday, June 8, through Wednesday, June 10, Beaver Avenue will be closed between Atherton Street and Burrowes Street to support the installation of a tower crane for the Nittany Residence Club development at 321 West Beaver Avenue. A signed detour route for the three-day closure will include Atherton Street to Park Avenue to University Drive.
Access to Cresson Alley and New Alley will be from Burrowes Street, and flaggers will be in place to assist. Burrowes Street will remain open during this period. Access to the Beaver Avenue Parking Garage will remain open.
Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may be directed to the Borough's Public Works department by calling 814-234-7100.