Construction alerts

• September 17, 2026 — Saunders Hall area affected
  Saunders Hall MTHW Leak — alert 1
  
  • 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.
• September 14, 2026-November, 2026 — Newcomb Hall area affected
  Newcomb Hall East Courtyard ADA Ramp project — alert 1
  

  An ADA ramp will be installed in the Newcomb Hall East Courtyard to provide access to the 2nd floor of Newcomb. During this time, the doors exiting Newcomb to the east courtyard on the 2nd floor, excluding the multicultural center, will be closed. This work is scheduled to begin starting Monday, September 14th, with the potential for completion being Friday, November 20th — weather permitting.

  • Work Hours: 5 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Impact: 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.
  • 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.
• August 24, 2026-August, 2027 — Physical & Life Sciences Building and Chemistry Addition area affected
  Chemistry Chiller Plant Chiller Replacement — alert 2
  
  • 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.
• July 13-late 2026 — 500 Ray C Hunt area affected
  Fontaine Data Center Distribution Piping — alert 2
  
  • 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.
• May 20-September, 2026 — Pavilion IV and VI area affected
  East Lawn Roof and Railing Pavilion IV to VI — alert 1
  
  • Scaffolding will be installed on the Lawn side of Pavilion VI and on both the Lawn and garden sides of the student rooms between Pavilion IV and VI (EL 10-20), beginning Wednesday, May 20. The scaffolding will remain in place throughout the summer and into the start of the school year.
  • The stairway from the lawn to the alley, will be partially blocked by scaffolding. Half will remain open to use.
  • The passageway under Pavilion VI and in front of the student rooms will remain accessible.
  • Work blocks existing sidewalks.