Construction Update

  • Construction Update - May 21

    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.
      • Due to weather delays, the Circle Road intersection will be controlled by a temporary traffic signal through mid-June. 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.

     

    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 Level 6 staff entrance and exit will be closed on Saturday 5/19 to allow fencing to be installed adjacent to those travel lanes.  Please use the Level 1 or Level 2 entrances on that date.
      • 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 be complete in June.
    • Impacts:
      • No parking will be allowed in parking lot A6 during the construction period.
      • Please use the sidewalk across the street which is next to garage 2.

    Connecticut Tower Roof Antenna Anchor Replacement

    • Project Scope: Northeast tower is replacing the guy wire anchors for the 59’ antenna located on the H Building roof.
    • Schedule: Target completion July 2018
    • Impacts:
      • Steel will need to be craned up to the roof of Connecticut Tower (H Building).  This work is in the process of being scheduled to minimize impacts to the F building procedure center and radiology areas.
      • For construction related issues please contact:  Rich Allen, 860-480-2087.

    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