The doors exiting Newcomb to the east courtyard on the 2nd floor, excluding the multicultural center, will be closed during construction. Alternative entrances / exits should be taken during this time. Additionally, this work will involve some level of noise throughout the project.
During the concrete pour, a few sidewalk locations will be obstructed by a concrete pump hose and pump truck.
Pedestrian Access:
While these doors will be closed, alternative entrances / exits will remain open and accessible into Newcomb Hall, such as the entrance by Starbucks and other alternative stair exits.
For sidewalk access during the concrete pour, the alternative stairs will be marked and unaffected routes can be seen on the second map of the “Photos/maps of areas affected” section of this construction alert.
Beginning Monday September 28 through Thursday October 1, the large bus shelter on JPA will be deconstructed and removed. The sidewalk will be closed during the work and a flatbed truck will periodically be parked next to the bus shelter to facilitate its removal. Work hours will be 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Signage will be provided noting the sidewalk closure with arrows providing the detour route.
The North Grounds Medium Temperature Hot Water Pipe at Saunders Hall is showing signs of a leak in the distribution system. An excavation is required to provide a repair.
Hydro Excavation to locate Medium Temperature Hot Water Pipe to commence 17 September 2026.
Further communication to be dispersed once pipe is unearthed and findings at location are visible.
Beginning Monday August 24th, the parking lot in front of the Physical & Life Sciences Building and Chemistry Addition, between Chemistry Drive and Geldard Drive, will be closed for the duration of this project.
The lot will be reopened in August of 2027.
Sidewalks around the perimeter of the site will not be impacted.
Access to building entrances and exits will be maintained.
As part of the enabling work for the Fontaine Data Center, FM Energy & Utilities will continue installing underground utilities from the FCEP to the future data center site. Phase One has been under construction since May and the team will transition to Phase Two on July 13. This work is located east of 500 Ray C Hunt.
Phase Two will begin on July 13 and take four to five months to complete. Patient parking will be significantly impacted but mitigated with the following services:
Complementary Valet Service will be offered to patients at 500 RCH; Additional golf carts will be used to assist with patient transport. Concierge staff will be onsite to assist patients to parking.
Patient parking spaces will be available directly west of FCEP. Access to the Building 500 loading dock will be maintained.
Signage will be added to assist with vehicular and pedestrian signage.
All work is subject to weather conditions.
No impact to existing building exits and sidewalks.