News & Announcements
Upcoming Travel Restrictions on East Beaver Avenue Between South Allen Street and Humes Alley
From Monday, June 8, through Wednesday, June 10, the State College Borough Water Authority will be excavating East Beaver Avenue between South Allen Street and Humes Alley for concrete restoration. Work will take place between 7 a.m. to 4:30 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 SCBWA by calling 814-238-6766.
New Online Permit Application Process
The Borough of State College has transitioned to an online portal for right-of-way permit applications. This includes permits for sanitary sewer work, street excavation work, and street occupancy. Paper applications will no longer be accepted.
Applicants can view their permit status and make payments via the online portal. ➡️ View the online portal here.
Please note, applications must be submitted 10 business days before the proposed work date(s). For questions, please contact the Public Works department at 814-234-7100 or publicworksdept@statecollegepa.us.
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.