UMBC is currently undertaking several improvements near the UMBC Stadium Complex. A pedestrian bridge to the stadium complex will be installed between Wednesday, July 27^th 2022 and Thursday, July 28^th 2022. The bridge, which will allow for a direct and accessible route from Hilltop Circle to the stadium complex, will be shipped to the stadium lot then moved to the project site where it will be assembled. The work will require the closure of part of the stadium lot, Lot 28 as well as the parking area at the stadium for the dates noted above. We will also create a viewing area on Hilltop Circle for those interested in watching the setting of the bridge. Please see graphic for more detail on the impacts.

The bridge and stadium complex will open to the campus community later this summer.

Accessibility is part of the design process, and we work in partnership with Accessibility and Disability Services which supports faculty, staff, students and visitors with disabilities. If you have a concern about accessibility or want to inquire about a disability-based accommodation, please do so through their website.

Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain and enhance the UMBC campus.

For more updates on summer construction, please follow Facilities Management on myUMBC. 

Facilities Management

As a part of ongoing campus improvements, significant portions of Hilltop Circle, Hilltop road, Poplar Avenue and Park Road will be repaved during the remainder of the summer.  The project begins on July 11 with the replacement of storm water drains along Hillltop Circle.  Paving work on Hilltop Circle from Administration Drive to Poplar Avenue will begin July 18 and progress per the schedule outlined in the Paving Construction Scheduling Map that can be downloaded using the Download Document button below.  All paving work is anticipated to be completed by August 19.

While we do not expect extended closures, traffic patterns will be revised while the work is completed between July 11 and August 19 with intermittent closures. The entrance to some parking lots may be closed briefly during the paving process.  Parking lot disruptions and closures will be communicated via Facilities Management on myUMBC a week prior to the scheduled work.

When traveling through campus while the paving work is on-going, vehicles should follow detour signs and direction from paving personnel.

Accessibility is part of the design process, and we work in partnership with Accessibility and Disability Services which supports faculty, staff, students and visitors with disabilities. If you have a concern about accessibility or want to inquire about a disability-based accommodation, please do so through their website.

Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain and enhance the UMBC campus.

For more updates on summer construction, please follow Facilities Management on myUMBC. 

Facilities Management is pleased to announce that construction activities related to the University Center Roof and Biology Roof will begin on Tuesday, May 31st, 2022. The project consists of replacing the roof at both buildings. This work will proceed through August 2022.

Construction fencing will be installed around the construction area for the duration of the project. The fencing will move as the project moves beginning with Biology and then moving to University Center. The fencing will impact pedestrian walkways by restricting the paths to pedestrian access only. 

During portions of the University Center work the pedestrian access will be closed along 220' for approximately 2 weeks. This will occur during late July into August. Signage will direct pedestrians around these closures, via accessible routes. Any changes or additional information will be communicated through the myUMBC Facility Management Group and other appropriate methods. 

Please see the attached diagram depicting the extents of the work and impacts to campus described above.

Accessibility is part of the design process, and we work in partnership with Accessibility and Disability Services which supports faculty, staff, students and visitors with disabilities. If you have a concern about accessibility, or want to inquire about a disability-based accommodation, please do so through their website.

Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain and enhance the UMBC campus.

Facilities Management

UPDATE 5/27/2022

Due to weather conditions, the partial Hilltop Road closure will be extended. Hilltop Road will remain one-way traffic between the hours of 6 AM and 4 PM through Friday, June 3rd, 2022.

UPDATE 5/18/2022

The domestic water work at Hilltop Road has been rescheduled to minimize impact on the campus community. Hilltop Road will now become one-way traffic between the hours of 6 AM and 4 PM only on the following days:

• Wednesday, May 18th 2022
• Friday, May 20th 2022
• Monday, May 23rd 2022
• Tuesday, May 24th 2022

 

ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION FROM 5/12/2022

UMBC is currently undertaking multiple utility improvements on campus. Upgrades to the campus domestic water service will require Hilltop Road to become one-way traffic at times over the next several days. Traffic between the Wilkens Avenue circle and Hilltop Circle will be one way outbound only (from Hilltop Circle to Wilkens Avenue). Vehicles entering campus via Hilltop Road should follow detour signs and direction from on-site personnel. Pedestrian access will not be impacted. Access to Lot 22 will be maintained at all times during the closures which will occur

• This Friday, May 13th 2022, 6 AM-11 AM
• Next Monday through Friday, May 16th 2022-May 20th 2022, 6 AM-4 PM 

Accessibility is part of the design process, and we work in partnership with Accessibility and Disability Services which supports faculty, staff, students and visitors with disabilities. If you have a concern about accessibility or want to inquire about a disability-based accommodation, please do so through their website.

Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain and enhance the UMBC campus.

Facilities Management

UMBC is currently undertaking multiple utility improvements on campus. In order to upgrade the electrical equipment serving buildings in the academic core, the walkway between Sherman and Sondheim Halls will be partially closed during the day on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021. This will allow for the installation of equipment near Sondheim Hall. Additionally, the southeast Sherman entrance (facing Sondheim) and the southwest Sondheim entrance (facing Sherman) will be emergency egress only on that day. Signs will direct pedestrians around the closures via accessible routes. All teaching and office spaces in adjacent buildings will remain accessible during this time. The walkway between Sherman and Sondheim Halls will reopen to pedestrians on Tuesday evening. Please see the attached diagram depicting the extents of the closure and available pedestrian routes.

The southwest Sondheim entrance will be open to pedestrians but will not be a fully accessible route through Sunday, November 14th, 2021. Signs will direct pedestrians to an accessible entrance at the north side of the building. A temporary electric generator will remain in place during this time to provide power to adjacent buildings. It will not impact accessible pedestrian routes.

Lastly, the Sondheim and Administration buildings will experience planned electrical outages during the following times:

1. Sunday October 31st, 2021, 6 AM – 2 PM

2. Sunday November 7th, 2021, 6 AM – 10 AM

3. Sunday November 14th, 2021, 6 AM – 2 PM

The buildings, except for emergency equipment, will be without power during the above times.

Accessibility is part of the design process, and we work in partnership with Accessibility and Disability Services which supports faculty, staff, students and visitors with disabilities. If you have a concern about accessibility or want to inquire about a disability-based accommodation, please do so through their website.

Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain and enhance the UMBC campus.

Facilities Management

Facilities Management is pleased to announce that construction activities related to the stream restoration and UMBC Stadium Complex access improvements will begin on Monday, September 13^th, 2021. The project consists of improvements to portions of a tributary of the West Branch of Herbert Run, general landscape improvements and new accessible walkway and pedestrian bridge between Hilltop Circle and the UMBC Stadium Complex. The project completion is expected summer 2022.

Construction fencing will be installed around the construction area for the duration of the project. The fencing will impact access to the stadium through existing pedestrian walkways and tunnel at Hilltop Circle. Access to the stadium from Hilltop Circle will be maintained via the walkway adjacent to the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena for the duration of the project. Pedestrian access to the bwtech Research Park will be maintained via the existing pedestrian bridge near CERA pond.

Construction vehicle entrances from Hilltop Circle will require closure of a handful of parking spaces along the outer loop of Hilltop Circle. Portions of sidewalk at the construction vehicle entrances will also need to be closed for the duration of construction. Signage will direct pedestrians around these closures, via accessible routes. Any changes or additional information will be communicated through the myUMBC Facility Management Group and other appropriate methods. 

Please see the attached diagram depicting the extents of the work and impacts to campus described above. Visit the Facilities Management website for additional information about this and other University projects.

Accessibility is part of the design process, and we work in partnership with Accessibility and Disability Services which supports faculty, staff, students and visitors with disabilities. If you have a concern about accessibility, or want to inquire about a disability-based accommodation, please do so through their website.

Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain and enhance the UMBC campus.

Facilities Management

Facilities Management is pleased to announce that the modules comprising The Center for Well-Being, which have been constructed off campus, will be delivered and installed on campus May 24^th through May 28^th.

A viewing area will be provided for those interested in witnessing the installation first hand. It will be located along Center Road near Chesapeake Hall and is noted on the attached diagram.

Installation of the forty-six tractor-trailer sized modules will require closure of select roads and parking lots May 21^st through June 1^st.

·        Center Road north of the Health Services & Counseling Building will become two way traffic May 21^st through June 1^st similar to the traffic pattern during spring break. Access to the Y Preschool, Hillside apartments and UHS will be maintained.

·        Poplar Avenue inside Hilltop Circle will be closed May 21^st through June 1^st. There will be no parking on Poplar Avenue in this location. Vehicular access from Park Road to Poplar Avenue and out to Hilltop Circle will remain open except for short periods of time when the modules are transported through the area.

·        The north end of the Stadium Lot will be closed May 21^st through May 28^th.

·        Lot 23 will be closed May 21^st through June 1^st.

·        Select parking along Hilltop Circle, between Poplar and Walker Avenues, will be off-line May 21^st through May 28^th.

Signage will be posted throughout the area to help direct vehicles and pedestrians. No additional pedestrian walkway impacts are anticipated during this time. Please see the attached diagram depicting the extents of the work and impacts to campus described above. Visit the Facilities Management website for additional information about this and other University projects.

Accessibility is part of the design process, and we work in partnership with Accessibility and Disability Services which supports faculty, staff, students and visitors with disabilities. If you have a concern about accessibility, or want to inquire about a disability-based accommodation, please do so through their website.

Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain and enhance the UMBC campus.