I am writing to provide an update on construction projects that members of the campus community should be aware of in the coming weeks and months.
Traffic Interruptions
Academic Drive
June 12–July 12, 2017
Academic Drive will be re-routed due to utility installs for the Benton Hall project. The Oak Drive entrance to Academic Drive will be closed, and all traffic will enter and exit Academic Drive from Alumni Drive during this timeframe. Signs will be posted.
Academic Drive/Benton Hall Site Traffic Pattern June 12-July 12, 2017
Lally Lane
July 15–September 15, 2017
Traffic will be restricted between Dana Arts Center and 113 Broad St. as we replace the failing underground steam and condensate line.
Oak Drive Bridge
May 22–July 7, 2017
Masonry repointing and repairs will necessitate flagmen-controlled automobile and pedestrian traffic. Please exercise caution when approaching the bridge.
Construction and Renovations
Alumni Hall
June 5–August 18, 2017
Replacement of the flooring in the first-floor corridor will necessitate minor pedestrian routing changes. Off-hours building shutdowns are likely throughout the project.
Andy Kerr Stadium
May 21–June 30, 2017
Andy Kerr Stadium — including the track — will be closed for turf replacement, including revised graphics, on Crown Field.
June 5-August 18, 2017
The Dunlap Stands spectator area will be closed for deck seating waterproofing.
McGregory Hall / LaCasa (OUS) Closure
June 13–14, 2017
These buildings will be closed on June 13 and June 14, 2017. All electrical service, including HVAC, fire alarms, and elevators, will be turned off from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., in order to move the electrical switch gear and transformer that supply power to the buildings as part of the Benton Hall construction project.
New Residence Halls
May – June 2017
The construction access road from Hamilton Street to the new residence halls site will be constructed and the perimeter site fencing south of Andrews Hall will be installed. Initial site clearing and grubbing will commence shortly after the proper measures are installed within the site boundaries to limit erosion control during construction.
New Residence Halls Site Temporary Access Road
Stillman Hall
May 25, 2017
This will be the completion date for a major renovation of this residence hall, including all new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; data and communication infrastructure; fire protection; and finishes.
Townhouses
June 5–August 18, 2017
The townhouses will be offline for boilers conversion from oil to gas and painting as needed
Vis Lab
May 23–August 18, 2017
The Ho Tung Visualization Laboratory will be closed for renovations and projection system upgrades.
Wynn Hall
May 1–August 11, 2017
This project includes complete renovation of the second-floor teaching labs, and replacement of HVAC equipment and controls building-wide. The staff in this building have relocated for the duration of the project; contact Carrie McFall, the chemistry and health sciences department assistant, at 315-228-7340 or cmcfall@colgate.edu, with questions about individual locations.
Wynn Hall project logistics
Best wishes,
Joe Bello
Director of Planning, Design, and Construction