Managers: Please post this update in your respective areas.
MDC Water Main through Lot L3
- Project Scope: Installation of a new larger and redundant water supply line to the campus by the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC).
- Schedule: Excavation work continues in Lot L3 (formerly known as Shuttle Lot 3) and now on Shuttle Road and is expected to be complete in late May, 2018.
- Impacts:
- Some areas of Lot L3 are now barricaded as a construction site. Do not enter the closed area.
- Work on Shuttle Road is underway. The Circle Road intersection will be controlled by a temporary traffic signal until May 18. Please allow extra time for travel through this area. Garage 1 parkers are encouraged to use Dowling Way in lieu of Circle Road during the next few weeks.
- Please follow signage and use the temporary walk while this work is underway.
Structural Beam Repairs
- Project Scope: Repair a deteriorated structural beam in the subbasement of the A Building.
- Schedule: Completion is expected over the next few days.
- Impacts:
- The exit adjacent to the Massey auditorium is limited to fire exit only. Please observe signs, safety fencing and barriers directing pedestrian travel.
- Three handicap parking spaces are closed in Lot A3 at the site.
Elevators 27 & 28 Modernization in “E” Building
- Project Scope: A complete modernization of the equipment and cabs for elevators 27 & 28 in the Academic Research Building (E).
- Schedule: Elevator 28 is in service and elevator 27 will remain off line until one outstanding code item is resolved.
Main Building – Clinic (C) Area Renovations
- Project Scope: Renovations to Dental care areas, Cardiology, Main Lobby and other clinical areas. Replace mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems associated with the renovated areas.
- Schedule: Phase 1 and 2 complete, Phase 3 target completion 10/2018 and Phase 4 target completion 12/2018
- Impacts:
- Be aware of posted signage and do not enter construction areas.
- Construction work may generate some odors and drilling noise, please contact Kevin Norton 860-480-9815 to report any issues.
Main Accumulation Area Facility (MAA Building)
- Project Scope: Construction of a new 2,500 sf facility to consolidate chemical waste handling and shipping activities.
- Schedule: Target completion September 2018
- Impacts:
- Masonry materials are being delivered through Parking Lot A2, (formerly A & B lots). Please be cautious and aware of truck traffic in the area.
- Site lighting has been removed in the construction area which may impact lighting at the East Road parking areas adjacent to the site.
- For construction related issues please contact: Rich Allen, 860-480-2087.
Campus Wayfinding Signage
- Project Scope: Removal and replacement of all exterior wayfinding signs.
- Schedule: Signs are complete with the exception of 3 signs where site conflicts are being worked out. Site restoration around each new sign is in progress.
- Impacts:
- Signs are close to roadways and will require periodic narrowing of lanes to complete work. Please be cautious when traveling in the area and obey all cones, signage and personnel or officers providing traffic control.
Fencing Installation at Garage 1
- Project Scope: Installation of safety barrier fencing at Garage 1on Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6
- Schedule: Levels 3-5 complete. Level 6 in progress through early June.
- Impacts:
- The Garage will remain open. Work will be done in phases so the impact to parking can be minimized. Please be cautious when traveling in the area and obey all cones, signage and personnel providing traffic control.
- For construction related issues please contact Janice Hill at 860-480-6392.
- For parking related issues please contact Parking, Transportation and Event Services at 860-679-4248.
Parking Lot A6 Renovations (formerly known as Parking Lot M)
- Project Scope: Refurbish parking lot by removing concrete trailer piers, modifying layout regrading and re-paving.
- Schedule: Work is scheduled to begin the week of 5/7/18 and be complete early August.
- Impacts:
- No parking will be allowed during the construction period.
- Please follow pedestrian signage while this work is underway and use the sidewalk across the street which is next to garage 2.
Thomas P. Trutter / Associate Vice President / Campus Planning, Design, and Construction
Carolle Andrews / Chief Administrative Officer
For more information, contact: Carrie Nettis at 860-679-6511