Managers: Please post this update in your respective areas.
Munson Road Escalator Repairs:
- The escalator upgrades and repairs have begun and will continue through the middle of November. Please use caution around any of the barricaded areas.
Munson Road Roof Replacement:
- The crane and dumpsters located on the first and second levels will remain for another month while demo work continues at night. Do not move barriers or barricades.
- Demolition of the 4th floor plaza is nearly complete and crews will move to the 5th floor plaza next week.
- The 5th floor and 2nd floor roofs are nearing completion while work will start on the new 3rd floor roof next week.
- Periods of hammer drilling and/or sawsall work will occur over the next few weeks in various areas.
- Workers will continue to remove and reinstall the exterior caulking via the boom lift concentrating on the upper main entrance area over the next two weeks. Please observe all barriers.
- All entrances to the building will remain open and please be observant of construction equipment carting materials around the building.
ARB New Boiler Installation:
- Pedestrian & vehicle access to the East Loading Dock will be impacted during preparation and delivery of the new ARB boiler. A section of the asphalt will be removed and excavations will take place next to the boiler room doorway. A crane will be setup in the East Dock area next to the ARB building. Friday, October 14, ARB building precast panels will be removed. Pedestrian access to the East Dock staff door will be directed around crane operations Friday and Saturday, October 14 & 15. Saturday, October 15, the new boiler will be rigged into the ARB Boiler room. Please obey all signage and follow revised pedestrian pathways. If you have any questions call Rich Allen at 860-679-3787.
Main Building – Lab (L) Renovations:
- Stairwell LS4: Remains closed except for emergency access until late October. Lower sections of the stairs will be opened as work is completed. Please refer to signage and evacuation plans at each level on the stairwell doors. Alternative evacuation plans are identified in the event of an emergency.
- Construction drilling will occur sporadically during normal working hours. Noisy construction activities are scheduled to stop by 8 a.m. Users who are impeded by noise are encouraged to call John Banta 860-818-8857 or Steve Glanzrock at 860-227-6467.
University Tower, Seventh Floor – UConn Health One Team Space Construction:
- UConn Health One staff will be moving into their new 7th floor space on the afternoons of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 19-21. Staff/patient elevators will be utilized for the moves.
University Tower:
Phase 2B Work continues and consists of:
- Site/Landscape work outside old ED entrance.
Main Building Renovation:
Main Building Entrance – Main Lobby Renovations:
- The Main Lobby is closed for renovations. The renovations for the lobby are scheduled to be complete by the end of this year. Construction areas are closed and restricted to construction personnel only. Please follow signs for the designated detours around construction areas.
- The elevator at the main entrance will no longer run to the 2nd floor, but will remain running to Ground, Main and 1st floor for the duration of renovations.
Clinic Building Renovations:
- Demolition work continues on the 2nd floor, 1st and Main floor. Please follow directions on all posted signage and do not enter Construction Areas.
Thomas P. Trutter / Associate Vice President / Campus Planning, Design, and Construction
Carolle Andrews / Chief Administrative Officer
Vice President Human Resources/Interim
For more information, contact: Gladys Strickland at 8814