Summer 2017 Construction Update

Over the next few weeks, several summer construction projects will be taking place on campus, which may impact pedestrian pathways and access to buildings. As always, be sure to follow directional signage at the construction site in order to navigate around these minor disruptions safely and effectively. Details of each project are below.

Biology Breezeway and University Center Reparations

During the remainder of the month of June, crews will be working to resolve water intrusion issues at the Biology breezeway. The Breezeway between main campus and The Commons will remain closed through the end of June while work is completed. Please follow posted detour signage for access to the Biology building and surrounding campus buildings.

Beginning in late June, the walkway between UC and the Meyerhoff Chemistry building will be closed while crews work to renovate the pathway for improved stormwater drainage. Signs will be posted to direct pedestrians to alternative routes. Work is scheduled for completion by the second week of July.

Library Pond Test Wells

Beginning Monday, June 19 and continuing through the week of June 26, test wells will be installed to monitor ground water levels around the pond. Drilling of one well will require equipment operating on the sidewalk in front of the pond.  Safety devices and signs will be placed around the activity area to guide pedestrians.

Please visit our detailed 2017 Construction Activity Map for more information about ongoing and upcoming campus projects. Thank you for your patience as we make these improvements to the UMBC campus.

On Monday, June 5^th, 2017 contractors working on the ILSB building will be installing a new water line outside of the construction fence currently in place. Although the work will take place in the roadway, Commons Drive, Commons Circle and the Physics loading dock will remain open for service and delivery vehicles only. The contractor will have personnel in place to direct vehicles through the affected areas during work hours. The area will be returned to it’s current state after each work day

The work will commence on June 5^th on Commons Drive, near the Physics Building loading dock entrance road and continue through June 6^th. The contractors will only close half of the road each day to allow access to Commons Circle for service vehicles and deliveries.

Between June 7^th and June 14^th, work will move inside the construction fence. Access for service vehicles and deliveries will not be affected.

Starting on June 15^th and continuing through June 26^th, the work will once again move outside of the fence at the intersection of Commons Drive and Commons Circle. Access for service vehicles and deliveries will be maintained during this time but traffic patterns will be altered to accommodate excavation through the roadway.

Facilities Management thanks you for your cooperation and patience as we address these necessary upgrades.

Facilities Management

Please be advised that the lower-level north entrance to the Math & Psychology Building will be temporarily closed due to adjacent construction activities. This closure will allow for a new exterior stair and utility connections to be built as part of the ILSB project. The entrance will close on approximately June 5th, 2017 and remain closed for a period of about 4 weeks. The entrance will re-open on approximately July 3rd, 2017. 

Accessible routes to and through the Math & Psychology building will not be affected. Emergency egress from the building has been reviewed with the UMBC Fire Marshal. Posted building emergency egress plans will be updated and exit signs will be modified as necessary to reflect the temporary changes.

Beginning the week of 5/30/2017, Facilities Management will post signs alerting pedestrians of the closure and directing them around it. The signs will remain posted until the entrance reopens in July. About the same time, an additional message will be sent to all building occupants alerting them of the closure.

Please see the attached identifying the entrance location.

Please let us know should you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

Facilities Management

On Saturday, November 26^th, Facilities Management will be performing tree care work, with the assistance of tree surgeons, to existing trees located at the south west corner of the Biology building.

The work will take place starting at 8 AM and conclude about 6 PM. Although not anticipated at this time, work may commence again the following day, Sunday November 27^th at 8 AM. Access to this area will be limited during this time. The exterior stair between the Biology and Math/Psychology Buildings and the walkway between the Biology and Meyerhoff Chemistry Building will be closed to pedestrian traffic during operations.

Occupants of adjacent buildings can anticipate the presence of machinery noise during these work hours. Adjacent building facades will be protected from soil and debris created by the work. The area will be restored to existing conditions after completion of the work.

Facilities Management thanks you for your cooperation and patience as we address these maintenance items during these off hours.

Facilities Management