June 28, 2023 | University Planning, Design and Construction

South Campus Infrastructure Construction Starting

The intent of this project is to provide infrastructure improvements in the South Campus district to support the construction and sustainable operation of the South Campus Residence Hall.

The start of the South Campus Infrastructure Project is planned to start on July 7, 2023.

The intent of this project is to provide infrastructure improvements in the South Campus district to support the construction and sustainable operation of the South Campus Residence Hall. The overall scope of this project will provide renewable infrastructure to the new South Campus Residence Hall and includes new utilities including steam, electric, hot and chilled water, communications, sanitary, stormwater, and domestic water for the South Campus Residence Hall, and expansion of the South Campus Chiller Plant to accommodate a new geothermal heating and cooling system and to meet the needs of the Residence Hall.

To accommodate this work the following road closures are necessary. Starting July 12, the following road impacts will begin and continue through the middle of August.

  • Mansfield Road will be CLOSED from Coventry Road to Whitney Road
  • Gilbert Road will be CLOSED from Mansfield to Whitney Road Extension
  • Whitney Road Extension will be converted to two-way traffic to facilitate traffic to the detoured portions of Mansfield Road
  • Please follow all detours accordingly

As always also please reference the Construction Activity Map for campus wide construction impacts.