Activity Updates - Sustainable Infrastructure Program
Over the last few weeks of the spring semester, you will continue to see construction activity on campus. The Sustainable Infrastructure Program (SIP), will eliminate the majority of campus greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, reduce campus water consumption, improve building comfort, and reduce operating costs.
Street closures will pause for a few weeks until after commencement. There will be no traffic disruptions from June 3 to June 6. The Woodland street closure north of the Lorain Street intersection will begin on June 7 and should last for approximately 7-10 days.
This year’s underground work includes hot water and chilled water pipes getting installed from the Services Building and heading to the north up to Union Street Housing, in the general vicinity of Woodland Street. The contractor is installing geothermal water pipes from the central Services Building to the north practice fields with the routing being on the east side of Mercy Hospital, and then running along the western edge of the soccer field and track up to the north fields.
Maps
Wayfinding May 23 – 29, 2022
Road Closure Map April 27 – June 19
Contractor Parking Plan April 1 – June 6
Hollywood Lot Access Plan
Road Closure Schedule – Weather Permitting
- There will be no road closures from June 3 – June 6.
- June 7 – June 16, 2022, Woodland Street directly west of the Science Center.
- June 17 – 19, 2022, Union Street to the west of Professor, between Langston Hall and Union Street Housing
Week of May 23, 2022
Road Closures and Traffic Disruptions
- Lorain Street should be opened back up.
- The construction team will be working along Woodland Street. Two-way traffic may be slightly constrained at times.
Signage and Fencing
- Work zones will continue to be fenced off. Check the wayfinding maps to identify specific pedestrian detours.
Site Prep and Staging
- The construction team is utilizing laydown areas in the following staging areas, which are protected by fencing:
- At the southeast intersection of Woodland Street and Union Street.
- At the Central Services Building parking lot on the east side of the building.
- On the west and north sides of Burton Hall.
- On the west side of Barrows House.
- In the northern portion of the Cox-Finney parking lot.
Abatement
- There will be no abatement work this week.
Building Conversions and Improvements
- Renovation work will continue in Cox Administration. Campus leadership has been relocated to Carnegie and Daub House.
Distribution Pipe Installation and Plant Conversion
- Prefabrication of pipes will continue in several of our work areas.
- Backfill and restoration of the Hales Gym parking lot will begin.
- Excavation and pipe installation will continue on the west side of the track and running northward to the north practice fields.
- Pipe installation and backfilling will continue on the south side of Zechial Hall and west side of Noah Hall.
- Backfilling will begin between the central services building and Wilder Hall, south of Lorain St.
- Pipe installation and backfill will continue at the northwest corner of Lorain and Woodland.
- Isolation valves will be installed in several open trench locations.
- Landscaping and sidewalk restoration will continue on the western side of Woodland, from Lorain up to Noah Hall.
Parking
- The Hales Gym parking lot will be closed.
- The Hollywood parking lot will be getting restored to its previous condition.
- There will be some parking restrictions on Woodland Street. Parking signage should be closely followed on Woodland Street and Union Street.
- Contractor parking will be on the eastern portion of the Willard Court Lot (25 spaces), the northern portion of the Hollywood Lot (10 spaces), and in the Phillips Gym Lot (20 spaces).
Week of May 30, 2022
Road Closures and Traffic Disruptions
- The construction team will be working along Woodland Street. Two-way traffic may be slightly constrained at times.
Signage and Fencing
- Work zones will continue to be fenced off. Check the wayfinding maps to identify specific pedestrian detours.
Site Prep and Staging
- The construction team is utilizing laydown areas in the following staging areas, which are protected by fencing:
- At the southeast intersection of Woodland Street and Union Street.
- At the Central Services Building parking lot on the east side of the building.
- On the west and north sides of Burton Hall.
- On the west side of Barrows House.
- In the northern portion of the Cox-Finney parking lot.
Abatement
- There will be no abatement work this week.
Building Conversions and Improvements
- Renovation work will continue in Cox Administration. Campus leadership has been relocated to Carnegie and Daub House.
Distribution Pipe Installation and Plant Conversion
- Prefabrication of pipes will continue in several of our work areas.
- Excavation and pipe installation will continue on the west side of the track and running northward to the north practice fields.
- Backfilling will continue between the central services building and Wilder Hall, south of Lorain St.
- Backfilling will continue on the south side of Zechial Hall.
- Piping will be installed into North-Langston Hall.
- Isolation valves will be installed in several open trench locations.
- Landscaping and sidewalk restoration will continue on the western side of Woodland, from Lorain up to Noah Hall.
Parking
- The Hales Gym parking lot will be restored for service this week.
- The Hollywood parking lot will be restored to its previous condition.
- There will be some parking restrictions on Woodland Street. Parking signage should be closely followed on Woodland Street and Union Street.
- Contractor parking will be on the eastern portion of the Willard Court Lot (25 spaces), the northern portion of the Hollywood Lot (10 spaces), and in the Phillips Gym Lot (20 spaces).
Please be aware that heavy equipment is active and on campus throughout the day. Safety is our highest priority, and we ask for your help to ensure everyone is paying attention and alert while walking through campus.
Other Work on Campus
Beyond the Sustainable Infrastructure Program, some other work activities on campus will have an impact on pedestrian and bike traffic. The Center for Engaged Liberal Arts (CELA) project continues in the Mudd building. This project involves a renovation of Mudd A-level into new student counseling, engagement and activity space. It involves a complete rebuild of the former Center for Information Technology spaces and lower courtyard enhancements to all direct access to CELA from the A-level courtyard. This work includes installation of a new concrete ADA ramp for the lower courtyard. The new concrete work will be completed this spring. In support of this work, the sidewalk heading in the southwest direction from Mudd Library will be designated for equipment, and wayfinding signs will identify pathways for pedestrians and bikers to follow.
For questions regarding the Mudd/CELA project, please contact Brad Burrer at ude.n1653463345ilreb1653463345o@rer1653463345rubb1653463345 (440-935-0909).