Construction alerts

• May 21, 2025 — Peabody Hall Terrace area affected
  Peabody Hall Terrace Waterproofing — alert 1
  
  • The Peabody Hall Terrace will be under construction for a waterproofing project focused on the lower-level stairs at the north end, which lead to the patio behind Newcomb Hall, as well as the upper-level stairs that access the rear of Peabody Hall. Fencing is scheduled to be installed on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
  • The adjacent stairwell at the south entrance will remain open to maintain access to the Newcomb Patio.
  • Construction fencing will be installed to secure the work site for the duration of the project.
  • Work blocks existing sidewalks.
• May 21-May 28, 2025 — Alderman Rd. and Copeley Rd areas affected
  The Blume on Ivy — alert 4
  
  • Beginning Wednesday, May 21st, through Wednesday, May 28th, from 9:00 pm-5:00 am, the Ivy Rd. eastbound turning lane onto Alderman Rd will be closed, and all traffic turning right onto Alderman Rd. or continuing straight on Ivy Rd. will proceed from the center lane.
  • Ivy/Alderman/Copeley Rd. intersection: The intersection work for the new duct bank has been completed, but steel plates will remain until asphalt replacement work begins.
• May 27-30, 2025 — Astronomy Building area affected
  Astronomy Sidewalk and Bike Rack Construction — alert 2
  
  • Rescheduling due to material delays: The work has been postponed until May, 27, 2025, and is anticipated to be completed by May 30, 2025
  • Construction will take place between the times of 6 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • The connecting sidewalks will not be closed; however, some caution should be taken as work will be near these areas.
• May 21-August, 2025 — East Lawn area affected
  East Lawn Roof and Rail Pavilion VI - VIII — alert 2
  
  • Ceiling framing will begin on Wednesday May 21. To ensure community safety the colonnade in front of student rooms 22-34 will be closed
  • Colonnade will be reopened for reunions.
  • Scaffolding will be installed on June 3rd, once again blocking the colonnade. It will remain in place through project completion in August.
• May 27-July 31, 2025 — Hereford Dr. affected
  Hereford Drive Road Closure — alert 1
  
  • A portion of Hereford Drive will be closed from May 27th to July 31st. A detour will be marked.
• May 19-July 18, 2025 — McCormick Rd./University Ave. Triangle affected
  McCormick Road-Chapel Triangle Improvements — alert 2
  
  • The McCormick Road Chapel Triangle Improvements project construction will be ongoing from May 19th, 2025 to July 18th, 2025, which will require a closure that will block off to all thru traffic at the triangle where McCormick Road and University Avenue meet. Access will be limited to Emergency Vehicles, UVA FM, Trash Removal and other Special Event Vehicles as required. Additionally, the existing trolley stop along McCormick Road will be relocated to University Avenue near the front of the Rotunda for the duration of the project.
• May 19-21, 2025 — Alderman Rd., McCormick Rd. areas affected
  Gilmer Sidewalk — alert 2
  
  • Rescheduled due to weather concerns: The work has been postponed until after graduation. In the meantime, Contour will grind the raised edges of the sidewalk to help lower the profile on Monday, May 12, and Wednesday, May 14
  • Monday-Wednesday, May 19-21, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
    • Demolition, removal, and replacement of an 8-foot wide by 40-foot-long sidewalk.
    • The Sidewalk near the corner of Alderman Rd. and McCormick Rd. will be unavailable during construction.
    • Work blocks existing sidewalks.
• April 14-late May, 2025 — Copeley and Massie Roads areas affected
  North Grounds Parking Garage — alert 3
  
  • Due to rock within the building footprint, blasting will be needed to allow rock removal and excavation to continue.
  • A blasting event is planned to occur at approximately 11:00 am each day Monday to Friday starting 14 April for approximately four to six weeks. A blasting event may not occur on some days due to activities in the area or site needs.
  • During this time, traffic and pedestrians will need to be stopped near the project site for approximately 5 to 7 minutes along Copeley and Massie Roads at the locations indicated below.
  • Construction personnel will be on site to monitor the area during this time. Please follow their directions.
  • No impact to existing building exits and sidewalks.